This rematch turns on whether LG can keep creating after Seoul SK adjusts to its first inside action. LG found open shooting early in their previous meeting, while SK's rebounding and quick attacks changed the middle quarters. Both teams have ways to score late, so the final possessions matter more than the first run.
Yang's passing can free Marei near the basket and give LG's shooters cleaner looks. SK can answer with Warney and Hicks inside and Oh pressing Yang, but Daniel's defensive and rebounding role from the previous comeback is missing after a reported injury and two missed games. Yang has actually returned and distributed in LG's latest game, although his full rotation has yet to be established; Tamayo remains sidelined.
LG has shown a response through Marei's rebounding, Yu and Yang Hong-seok outside, and Goodwin's late creation when the first action stalls. SK's recent late leads have also been vulnerable to opposing guards. That's why I'm siding with LG to finish this close contest.
