Overview
Korea narrowly defeated Indonesia 86–78 in a tightly contested FIBA Asia Cup qualifying match, overcoming an early deficit and poor three-point shooting to secure a crucial home win. Indonesia delivered a strong, unified performance, pushing Korea until the final minutes and showing significant improvement compared to their previous games.
Pre-Game Context and Team Changes
- Korea hosted Indonesia in Seoul for game day three of Group A qualifiers.
- Korea fielded several roster changes, including the return of Lee Hongyoung after nearly four years.
- Indonesia introduced Anthony Bean and promoted Yess Ward to head coach; key scorers from last window, Lester Prosper and O Gara, were absent.
First Half Summary
- Indonesia started aggressively, capitalizing on Korea’s passive zone defense and building early leads.
- Anthony Bean dominated Indonesia's offense, scoring 16 first-half points and facilitating teammates.
- Korea adjusted by switching to man-to-man defense and improved momentum, closing the half tied at 40–40.
- Korea struggled from the three-point line, shooting only 16% in the half.
Second Half & Key Moments
- Indonesia responded to Korea’s scoring runs with a strong 14–0 surge, showing resilience and depth.
- Both teams traded leads throughout the third quarter; Indonesia entered the fourth up 63–58.
- Korea improved rebounding and perimeter shooting in the final quarter, with Lee Hongyoung and An Youngyun crucial offensively.
- Indonesia’s offensive output slowed under Korean defensive pressure, and the Korean bench outscored their Indonesian counterparts.
Standout Performances
- Anthony Bean led Indonesia with 26 points, also contributing assists and leadership.
- Grita and Jawat also scored in double digits for Indonesia, showing team-wide improvement.
- Five Korean players scored double digits, with Bon leading at 13 points and Lee Hongyoung securing a double-double on his national team return.
Game Statistics & Implications
- Korea outrebounded Indonesia 51–30, crucial for second-chance points.
- Korea shot 9-of-37 from three (24%) but delivered timely threes in the fourth.
- Indonesia managed 41% overall shooting and stayed competitive until the closing minutes.
- Korea improved to 2–1, setting up a pivotal game versus Australia next; Indonesia dropped to 0–3 but showed progress ahead of their matchup with Thailand.
Decisions
- Korea switched from zone to man-to-man defense in the first quarter to slow Indonesia's early momentum.
Action Items
- TBD – Indonesia Coaching Staff: Review and reinforce late-game offensive sets and rebounding schemes for their upcoming game versus Thailand.
- TBD – Korea Coaching Staff: Address three-point shooting consistency ahead of the decisive Australia matchup.