Changwon LG Sakers VS Seoul SK Knights KBL Match Analysis – May 11, 2025

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Changwon LG Sakers VS Seoul SK Knights

Overview

The 2025 KBL Finals between the Changwon LG Sakers and the Seoul SK Knights features a clash of two elite teams with contrasting strengths. LG comes in with a 38–20 regular season record, built on structured offense and physical interior play. SK, boasting a 44–15 record, enters with strong momentum and championship-level experience, particularly on defense. The matchup promises intense, tactical basketball with a lot at stake.

Team Key Players

LG Sakers

  • Asem Marei – Interior anchor with elite rebounding and low-post scoring
  • Kyle Tamayo – Forward with perimeter shooting and floor-spacing ability
  • Yang Jun-seok – Smart point guard, effective against pressure defenses
  • Yoo Ki-sang – Catch-and-shoot threat who spreads the floor

SK Knights

  • Jamil Warney – Dominant two-way center, efficient scorer and shot blocker
  • Kim Sun-hyung – Veteran leader, key playmaker and clutch performer
  • Ahn Young-joon – Versatile swingman who defends and shoots reliably
  • Choi Boo-kyung – Tough forward, contributes physically on the boards

Game Pick

Prediction: Under 165.5 points
Game Pick: Under 165.5 – Both teams rely on tough half-court defense and slow-paced execution, suggesting a low-scoring, grind-it-out type of contest.

Head to Head Record

2025 05 05

2025 05 05

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

75 : 66

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

KBL

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

KBL

2025 03 28

2025 03 28

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

79 : 78

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

KBL

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

KBL

2025 02 12

2025 02 12

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

77 : 68

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

KBL

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

KBL

2025 02 03

2025 02 03

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

78 : 70

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

KBL

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

KBL

2025 01 01

2025 01 01

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

77 : 74

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

KBL

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

KBL

Team Statistics Comparison

Changwon LG Sakers

58 Matches

58 Matches

Seoul SK Knights

59 Matches

59 Matches
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Changwon LG Sakers
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Seoul SK Knights
44.4%Field Goals43.9%
33.4%Three-Point Shots 29.8%
2092%Total Rebounds2193%
1145%Assists1080%
101%Blocks182%
370%Steals461%

Changwon LG Sakers's Recent 5-Match Records

2025 05 05

2025 05 05

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

75 : 66

Seoul SK Knights

KBL

Seoul SK Knights

KBL

2025 04 28

2025 04 28

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

76 : 74

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus

KBL

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus

KBL

2025 04 26

2025 04 26

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

84 : 75

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus

KBL

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus

KBL

2025 04 24

2025 04 24

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

67 : 64

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus

KBL

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus

KBL

2025 04 08

2025 04 08

Goyang Sono Skygunners

Goyang Sono Skygunners

101 : 99

Changwon LG Sakers

KBL

Changwon LG Sakers

KBL

Seoul SK Knights's Recent 5-Match Records

2025 05 05

2025 05 05

Changwon LG Sakers

Changwon LG Sakers

75 : 66

Seoul SK Knights

KBL

Seoul SK Knights

KBL

2025 04 29

2025 04 29

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

69 : 57

Suwon KT Sonicboom

KBL

Suwon KT Sonicboom

KBL

2025 04 27

2025 04 27

Suwon KT Sonicboom

Suwon KT Sonicboom

77 : 64

Seoul SK Knights

KBL

Seoul SK Knights

KBL

2025 04 25

2025 04 25

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

86 : 70

Suwon KT Sonicboom

KBL

Suwon KT Sonicboom

KBL

2025 04 23

2025 04 23

Seoul SK Knights

Seoul SK Knights

65 : 61

Suwon KT Sonicboom

KBL

Suwon KT Sonicboom

KBL

Team Roster

Changwon LG Sakers Logo

Changwon LG Sakers

Seoul SK Knights Logo

Seoul SK Knights

Changwon LG Sakers Injury List:

No reported team injuries

No reported team injuries

Changwon LG Sakers VS Seoul SK Knights KBL

Game Prediction:

Under 165.5 Total Points

Reason 1:

Strong Defensive Efficiency Both teams excel defensively with high rebound and …

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Reason 2:

Low Shooting Accuracy LG (44.4%) and SK (43.9%) have only moderate field goal s…

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Reason 3:

Physical Gameplay Slows Tempo High foul counts (LG 1156, SK 985) suggest a lot …

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Reason 4:

Playoff Defense Focus Postseason matchups in the KBL are typically more cautiou…

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Reason 5:

Turnover-Heavy Teams With 585 and 591 turnovers respectively, LG and SK lose ma…

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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the LG Sakers vs SK Knights game?
The game will take place on May 11, 2025, at 14:00 KST at Changwon Gymnasium in Changwon. LG Sakers will play at their true home court.
This is the KBL Finals, the championship round of the Korean Basketball League.
LG Sakers ended the season with 38 wins and 20 losses. SK Knights finished with 44 wins and 15 losses.
Key players for LG include Asem Marei and Kyle Tamayo. SK is led by Jamil Warney and Kim Sun-hyung.
The projected total is under 165.5 points, due to strong defenses and slow playoff tempo.
No, both teams are fully healthy with no reported injuries.
SK leads in blocks and steals, while LG excels in assists and structured ball movement.
SK has the edge in recent matchups, but LG remains competitive with strong perimeter shooting.
LG Sakers: Yang Jun-seok, Yoo Ki-sang, Jung In-deok, Kyle Tamayo, Asem Marei
SK Knights: Choi Won-hyuk, Kim Sun-hyung, Choi Boo-kyung, Ahn Young-joon, Jamil Warney
Expect a physical, defensive battle with slower tempo and playoff intensity.
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