LG and Samsung, which are busy with their way, will face off for the fourth time.

Changwon LG will play its first home game since the All-Star break. While it is still uncertain whether Asem Maray (202 cm, C) will play in the game, LG must continue to be strong against Samsung in order to avoid losing consecutive games.

Samsung, whose manager Eun Hee-seok put down the baton during the season, has transformed into acting manager Kim Hyo-beom. Although the team replaced the baton, its performance is still hovering at the bottom. Samsung, which has been struggling due to its long losing streak, wants to meet its formidable opponent LG and put an end to its attempt to escape the losing streak.

LG is dominating all three games against each other this season. If the scope is expanded to include last season, LG is continuing its seven-game winning streak against Samsung. The most recent showdown between the two teams took place at Changwon Gymnasium on Dec. 17 last year. At that time, LG overwhelmed Samsung in outfield shooting and secured a landslide victory (93-75).

LG, which hit as many as 12 3-pointers on the day, is expected to play an easy game if support shots are made from the outside.

On the contrary, Samsung had a slight advantage (44-42) in rebounding, but its outer shots did not listen. In the third game against LG, Samsung's 3-point shooting accuracy rate was 21 percent (4/19). On top of that, Samsung suffered a complete defeat, with its free-throwing success rate standing at 57 percent. Therefore, Samsung should not neglect basic aspects such as free-throwing along with its outer defense to increase its chances of escaping consecutive losses.

[The results of LG's last 3 games]
1. 2024.1.9. vs. Seoul SK (Changwon Gymnasium): 57-64 (lost)
2. 2024.1.19. vs Busan KCC (Busan Sajik Gymnasium): 101-95 (win)
3. 2024.1.21. vs Wonju DB (Wonju General Gymnasium): 73-93 (lost)

[The results of Samsung's last 3 games]
1. 2024.1.19. vs Anyang Jeonggwanjang (Anyang Gymnasium): 77-86 (lost)
2. 2024.1.21. vs Busan KCC (Jamsil Gymnasium): 74-90 (lost)
3. 2024.1.23. vs. Goyang Sono (Goyang Sono Arena): 79-87 (lost)

# 8 consecutive wins vs. 7 consecutive losses against Samsung
LG is currently ranking fourth, one game behind third-ranked Suwon KT. The gap between LG and mid-ranked teams is 2.5 games. LG needs a victory on the day in order not to be pushed out of the upper-ranked competition any more. LG, which had not easily collapsed despite its poor performance, will be able to maintain its role as a "Samsung killer" only when it sticks to basics such as defense and rebound. If the team combines outside shots and fastballs, it will be able to have an excellent Friday night.

Samsung, which desperately needs to get out of its losing streak, has to catch two birds with one stone: ending its natural enemy relationship with LG with the victory. In reality, it may not seem easy to advance to the playoffs, but in order to shake off the sense of defeat in the team, the team must quickly overcome its long losing streak.

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