Busan BNK Some defeated Yongin Samsung Life Insurance.
BNK Some won 70-58 against Samsung Life Insurance in the fifth game of the 'Hana Bank 2024-2025 Women's Professional Basketball Semifinals (PO)' held at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 7 p.m. on the 11th, advancing to the championship finals. Having secured a ticket to the championship finals in just two years since its establishment, BNK will clash with Asan Woori Bank.
On that day, BNK was significantly supported by Kim Sonia. He dominated the paint with 20 points and 14 rebounds, leaving a valuable championship finals ticket for BNK Some. He accounted for 14 of the 28 rebounds recorded by the team, guarding the paint and bringing a valuable victory to the team. He was truly the guardian of the paint.
BNK Some took the lead from the first quarter, leveraging Kim Sonia's presence in the paint. In the second quarter, BNK Some increased the gap as foreign player Iijima Saki consistently scored points. Additionally, Lee Sohee's three-pointer fell, and they finished the first half leading 39-30.
In the third quarter, Samsung Life Insurance launched a counterattack. Using strong front defense to block BNK Some's ball distribution, Samsung Life Insurance narrowed the gap as Lee Joo-yeon scored consecutively. Samsung Life Insurance maintained a tight game in height, finishing the third quarter with the score at 54-59.
The decisive fourth quarter. BNK Some won with the mental strength supported by home fans. In particular, Park Hye-jin displayed her clutch player qualities by scoring consecutively. The game concluded with BNK Some's challenge in the championship finals.
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