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Carl Tamayo silenced anew as Seoul whips Changwon to force Game 6 in KBL finals
The Seoul SK Knights extended the Korean Basketball League (KBL) finals to a Game 6 by defeating the Changwon LG Sakers, 86-56, in Game 5.
Facing a potential sweep after leading the series 3-0, the LG Sakers have now lost two consecutive games, bringing the series score to 3-2.
Filipino import Carl Tamayo of the LG Sakers struggled for the second straight game, scoring eight points on inefficient shooting.
Seoul's defense has limited Tamayo's scoring in their recent wins, holding him to a combined 15 points in the last two games.
An Young-Jun led the Knights in Game 5 with 21 points, supported by Jameel Warney's 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Isaiah Hicks' 16 points and seven rebounds.
Juan Gomez de Liaño, another Filipino import for the SK Knights, recorded 1 rebound and 1 assist in limited playing time.
The SK Knights will aim to force a deciding Game 7 on Wednesday.
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