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'Magic Number 2' Changwon LG is about to win the regular league for the first time in 12 years → On the 31st, it becomes the champion if it becomes the articles of association

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Park Sujin

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Changwon LG players. /Photo = KBL
Changwon LG players. /Photo = KBL
LG manager Cho Sang-hyun. /Photo = KBL
LG manager Cho Sang-hyun. /Photo = KBL

The professional basketball Changwon LG Sakers are on the verge of winning the regular league for the first time in 12 years in the 2013-2014 season. There is only one step left before winning the club's second regular league title. If he catches the Anyang Jeonggwanjang Booster, which will be held at Anyang Jeonggwanjang Arena on the 31st, he will decide to laugh regardless of the results of the remaining games.

Changwon LG, the league's leading team led by head coach Cho Sang-hyun (50), will face the second-ranked Anyang Jung Kwan-jang in the away game of the "2025-2026 LG Electronics Professional Basketball" regular league at 7 p.m. on the 31st.

Currently, LG has 35 wins and 15 losses (0.700 winning percentage) overall in the season, three games ahead of second place Jeong Kwan-jang (32 wins and 18 losses). If LG wins the game, it will be on the regular league championship throne regardless of the results of the remaining three regular league games (against Suwon KT, Busan KCC, and Ulsan Hyundai Mobis).

LG, which had won its first championship game since its foundation last season, showed off its stronger prowess this season. Based on Cho Sang-hyun's strong defensive philosophy, he played an overwhelming race throughout the season that never gave up the lead. In particular, he showed off a scary momentum this season alone, recording more than four consecutive wins five times. Even while rival teams such as Seoul SK and Wonju DB were struggling due to the ranking battle, LG maintained an undulating performance and solidified its dominance.

The atmosphere of the Jeonggwanjang match is also very bright, with early wins in the regular league. Recently, he has beaten Samsung (97-88 wins), Wonju DB (77-69), Daegu Korea Gas Corporation (80-67 wins), and Seoul SK (67-55) in succession to win four consecutive games. In particular, on the 29th, he completely overcame the long-standing jinx by breaking the SK opponent's seven-game losing streak since 2023.

There are other indicators that boost confidence. LG has won two consecutive games (76-53 wins in the fourth round and 77-69 wins in the fifth round) in its recent showdown with Jeong Kwan-jang, and has an advantage with 3 wins and 2 losses in its opponents this season. If they catch the game on the 31st, they will finish the match against Anyang with three consecutive wins.

It is only before the outside organic statue and Asem Marei under the basket take the lead. Yoo Ki-sang has played an average of 30 minutes and 11 seconds in 46 games this season, scoring 12.3 points, and is spending the "career high" season. Under the basket, Maray is also at the center of the team with a monster performance with an average of 16.3 points, 14.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 49 games. In addition, Yang Joon-seok, Jeong In-deok, and Carl Tamayo are expected to add firepower by adding an even performance that does not discriminate between the main players and the bench.

If LG rings a victory in Anyang on the 31st, it will reign at the top of the league for the second consecutive year following last season's championship match, marking the beginning of the "LG Dynasty" in name and reality.

Yang Hong-seok and Yoo Ki-sang of Changwon LG are hugging each other. /Photo = KBL
Yang Hong-seok and Yoo Ki-sang of Changwon LG are hugging each other. /Photo = KBL
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