Changwon LG Sakers, currently second in the league with a 6-2 record, are in excellent form. They boast a two-game home winning streak, conceding an average of only 70.5 points. Their defense is anchored by Assem Marei (17.8 points, 16 rebounds) and Karl Towns Jr. (20 points, 9 rebounds). Busan KCC Egis has a 6-2 away record, but their four-game winning streak was recently ended. Their offense relies on the inside-outside combination of Sean Long (18.5 points, 12.6 rebounds) and Heo Ung (18.4 points, 3.1 assists). However, they have lost their last two games against Changwon, putting them at a slight psychological disadvantage. Changwon will leverage their home advantage to intensify defensive pressure. They will aim to control rebounds with Marei and limit their opponent's pace through Towns Jr.'s steals (3 per game). Busan needs to improve their outside shooting accuracy (32.1% three-point percentage this season), and Heo Ung needs to reduce turnovers (2.1 per game) to facilitate their offense. Historical matchups show Changwon winning by 21 points in their last two encounters. There is a higher probability of Changwon winning at home, but Busan's potential for a strong fourth-quarter comeback must be considered.