Overview
The 2025 KBL Finals brings a high-stakes showdown between the Changwon LG Sakers and the Seoul SK Knights. Both teams have shown strong form throughout the season, but SK Knights enter with more momentum and playoff poise. LG Sakers bring balance and size to the floor, while SK offers speed, pressure defense, and big-game experience. This finals series is shaping up to be a battle of contrasting styles—LG’s physicality vs SK’s fluid offense and discipline.
Team Key Players
Changwon LG Sakers:
- Assem Marei (Center): A dominant interior presence, vital for rebounding and scoring in the paint.
- Carl Tamayo: Brings versatility with his perimeter shooting and hustle plays.
- Yang Jun-seok: A reliable guard who can control tempo and create offensive opportunities.
Seoul SK Knights:
- Jamil Warney (Center): The anchor of SK’s system—both a scoring machine and a defensive wall.
- Kim Sun-hyung: Veteran guard known for late-game control and big shots.
- An Youngjun: Agile forward contributing on both ends of the floor.
Game Pick
Prediction: Seoul SK Knights to win
Reasoning: SK enters this matchup with a 44-15 record and a recent win over LG (75–66). Their combination of playoff maturity, defensive efficiency, and clutch performers like Warney and Kim Sun-hyung give them the upper hand. While LG is strong in rebounding and shooting, they’ve struggled to contain SK’s aggressive defense and fast pace.
