South Korea is set to play the second round of the upcoming warm-up match against Japan.
The South Korean men’s basketball team is set to play the second round of the Japanese national team’s warm-up match at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on the 7th.
South Korea won a thrilling 85-84 comeback victory against Japan on the 5th, defying expectations of objective power inferiority. What is the point for the Taegeuk Warriors to perform well against Japan in the second round as well.
Stop Japan’s outside shot with zero aim 동행복권파워볼
In the last game, Japan showed a success rate of 31.4 percent (11/35) of 3-point shooting. The figure was not that high considering Japan’s team color, from guards to big men, who all attempted 3-point shooting. In particular, in the first half, Japan was dragged by Korea by a wide margin as other players except for Makoto Hiejima did not shoot outside shots.
However, the second match will likely be different. According to Japanese reporters who met after the first match, the final roster for the Paris Olympics will be announced after the warm-up match against South Korea. There are currently 16 players on the roster, but two players will be eliminated. That must have pressured them to show off.”
In fact, in the first round, Japan deployed a variety of players to check their performance, and in the fourth quarter, they deployed elite players. With Yuki Kawamura at the center, Josh Hawkins and Akira Jacobs almost came from behind to produce a come-from-behind victory with their formidable offensives. Therefore, in this second round, Korean players should accurately defend their rotation and make bold plays at all positions.
Captain Byun Jun-hyung’s injury is absent, Lee Jung-hyun’s shoulder has become heavier. He needs support from his teammates
With only a few minutes to go before the start of the game on Wednesday, news of Byun’s absence from the court has been reported. Byun’s injury did not improve after he limped off the court after a collision with an opponent in the first game.
Although the team could falter, national team ace Lee Jung-hyun, Oh Jae-hyun, and Lee Woo-seok should take the center stage in the front line.
Lee Jung-hyun scored 27 points, including six 3-pointers, in the first game, while Oh Jae-hyun and Lee Woo-seok also boosted the team’s atmosphere with fast transitions and active physical fights.
In order for South Korea to perform well in the second round, it is necessary for the leading guards to do well.
I hope you can overcome the strong cheering of your home fans
Ahead of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, Japan invited South Korea to its home ground and prepared a grand opening ceremony. Japanese fans also cheered and cheered enthusiastically for the Japanese team.
Whenever Korean players caught the ball, Japanese fans shouted “Defence,” and when Japanese players attacked, they shouted “Nippon,” raising the atmosphere.
However, Korea made a twist in the first round. At the center were Lee Jung-hyun’s outstanding performance and Ha Yoon-ki’s free throws in the final.
In particular, Lee Jung-hyun’s consecutive 3-pointers in the third quarter turned Ariake Arena, which was gathered by 15,000 people, into a library, and Ha Yoon-ki’s consecutive dunks were a scene of putting a dagger into Japan’s heart.
In Tokyo, there is a strange atmosphere that the second game will be different. He will do so because Japan lost the first game, so if he gives up the second game, it could lead to a bad atmosphere until the Paris Olympics.
Meanwhile, Japan is still in a relaxed mood. Local media in Japan have reported that NBA leaguer Rui Hachimura will not be able to play in the second game following the first game. The reason for his absence is due to condition management.
This probably means that Japan has calculations that it can sufficiently win against Korea without Hachimura. We look forward to seeing the Taegeuk Warriors crush Japan’s high nose.
The upcoming second game will be held at 19:30 at Ariake Arena in Odaiba, Tokyo, on the 7th.