On Wednesday evening, the quarterfinal matchups for the men's Korisliiga were established after the conclusion of the continuation series. In the quarterfinals, Hong will play against Korihait, while Helsinki Seagulls will face KTP. Both teams will begin their playoff series on the road. The performance and potential of the metropolitan teams, particularly Seagulls, are currently under scrutiny, especially given the struggles they faced in the continuation series, where they secured only two wins out of ten games—with both victories against Hong. The Helsinki Seagulls concluded their continuation series with a significant away loss, losing 71-98 to salon Vilpas, who ended as the continuation series winners. This is a stark contrast to last season when Seagulls were dominant and celebrated becoming Korisliiga champions. Their form has dramatically declined, leading to concerns about the team's viability after a new ownership group took over the franchise. Meanwhile, Hong didn’t perform much better, winning only three out of ten continuation series matches, which raises questions about their readiness for the playoffs. The newly revitalized Seagulls began the season under expectation but have yet to show the quality or form expected from a defending champion. As they move into the challenging playoff series, both teams face significant pressure to deliver better performances than they exhibited during the continuation series. The outcomes of these matchups may shape the future trajectories of these teams in the league, as fans and analysts alike observe how they respond to this high-stakes environment.