MVP Lee Jung-hyun and Rookie of the Year Kemba O 'excelled'... Sono, swept LG and secured 100% probability of advancing to the championship finals

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Goyang Sono swept Changwon LG on the road, clearing the 9th ridge to advance to the first championship finals in the club's history.

On the 25th, in the second game of the '2025~2026 season LG Electronics Professional Basketball' quarterfinal playoffs (best-of-five), held at Changwon Gymnasium, Sono defeated LG 85-76.

Following their victory in the first game on the 23rd, Sono now needs just one win in the remaining three games to step onto the long-awaited championship finals stage. The probability of a team advancing to the championship finals after winning both the first and second games in the professional basketball quarterfinal playoffs is 100% (31 out of 31 times).

Sono will move to their home court, Goyang Sono Arena, on the 27th at 7 p.m., aiming for a series sweep.

The top contributors to the victory were 'Regular Season MVP' Lee Jung-hyun and 'Rookie of the Year' Kevin Kemba. Kemba secured a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds, firmly protecting the paint. Lee Jung-hyun stirred up both inside and outside, scoring 16 points.

On the other hand, 'Regular Season No. 1' LG suffered a painful back-to-back loss at home, finding themselves on the brink. While Kal Tamayo (18 points) and Jeong In-deok (15 points) fought hard, the fatal blow came from a total of 15 turnovers.

Until the middle of the game, LG held the initiative. In the first half, Jeong In-deok made four 3-point shots, showcasing their long-range shooting, and LG led 43-34 at the end of the second quarter. Early in the third quarter, they extended their lead to 52-38, a 14-point gap, appearing to solidify their hold on the game.

However, Sono's counterattack was fierce. Leading with Nathon Knight, Lee Jung-hyun, and Lee Jae-do, Sono quickly narrowed the score gap. With just over a minute remaining in the third quarter, Lee Geun-jun's 3-pointer sparked a dramatic comeback, putting them ahead 59-57.

Having turned the tide, Sono dominated LG in the final minutes' concentration. With the score tied at 73-71, Im Dong-seop, Kemba, and Lee Jae-do scored 12 consecutive points, pushing the score to 85-71 and sealing the victory. Ultimately, LG, having lost their will to chase, called up Yoo Sang-sang and Tamayo to the bench and surrendered. The game concluded with a 9-point comeback victory for Sono.

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