Ulsan Hyundai Mobis recorded the best score of the season against Seoul Samsung. They provided high energy levels in attack and defense, giving home fans the joy of winning their fifth straight home game.
Hyundai Mobis won 116-78 at home against Samsung in the 2023-2024 Cheongjang Professional Basketball Regular League at Dongcheon Gymnasium in Ulsan on the 28th.
Seoul Samsung showcased a different lineup on Wednesday. The starting lineup included Lee Dong-yeop, Shin Dong-hyuk, Choi Sung-wook, Cha Min-seok, and Raine. Before the match, acting Samsung coach Kim Hyo-beom said, “I first thought about the defense and organized it. I think the difference between winning and losing in the first round will be in defense and energy levels.”
Hyundai Mobis coach Cho Dong-hyun also understood this. “If you look at the opposing team’s starting lineup, you will go with active defense. The opposing team is trying to put pressure on us through defense,” Cho said.
Hyundai Mobis extended its lead to 13-5 by penetrating Samsung’s defense in the first quarter. Samsung did not seem swayed by its defense strategy. Samsung called in Lee Jung-hyun and Kim Si-rae only 2 minutes and 10 seconds after the game began. After that, Hyundai Mobis briefly slowed down but did not lose the lead.
The third quarter was a big concern for Hyundai Mobis this season. It was because we often lost the mood in the third quarter. However, it was a completely different situation in the game against Samsung. They scored 30 points in the third quarter to tie the opponent’s score to 14. They scored a 90-55 run to secure the win early on.
Hyundai Mobis had a two-point shooting success rate of 68 percent and a three-point shooting success rate of 50 percent. Samsung, on the other hand, had a two-point shooting success rate of 55 percent and a three-point shooting success rate of 24 percent.
Hyundai Mobis was consistent, and all the players on the court showed excellent energy levels in attack and defense. The energy level that acting Samsung coach Kim Hyo-beom needed was actually stronger in Hyundai Mobis.
Hyundai Mobis will try to win its sixth consecutive home victory against Wonju DB on the 2nd.
