THERE will be a Game Seven in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Finals.
Seoul SK Knights forced a decider in the championship series after once again fending off Changwon LG Sakers in Game Six, 54-51, on Thursday at Changwon Gymnasium.
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Jameel Warney took it upon himself to help the top seed stay alive, firing 15 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists as the Knights overhauled a 0-3 deficit in the best-of-seven finals.
His jumper with 22 seconds left provided the three-point cushion for Seoul as Carl Tamayo could not force overtime after missing his three in the last seven ticks.
Ahn Young Jun added 10 in the low scoring affair for the Knights, who can complete the historic comeback in Game Seven at home at the Jamsil Student Gymnasium on Saturday.
Tamayo collected 13 points, seven boards, and three steals as the Sakers failed to close the deal out for the third consecutive time.
Kim Jae Hyeon paced the Sakers with 18 points from four triples, but Assem Marei was held to just five points despite grabbing 13 rebounds, seven assists, and five steals.
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