[Goyang On-site Review] Miracle Realized! Sonos Makes First Championship Series Appearance Since Inception → 'Sweeping 3-Game Win Streak' Crushes LG, Lee Jeong-hyun Scores 17 Points

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Goyang Sonos has achieved a miracle. The club has advanced to the championship series for the first time since its founding.

On the 27th, Sonos defeated LG Sakers in a home game at Goyang Sonos Arena during the third match of the 2025-2026 LG Electronics Professional Basketball Quarterfinal Playoffs, winning 90-80. Having already secured both the first and second matches, Sonos completed the sweep with a 3-0 record through the third game, surpassing the regular season's top-ranked team LG to reach their dream stage.

Sonos also recorded a 3-0 victory against Seoul SK in the previous six-team playoff round. They continued their six-game winning streak in the playoffs by sweeping LG with three consecutive wins.

This is only the second time a fifth-ranked regular season team has advanced to the championship series. In the 2023-2024 season, KCC also advanced and went on to win the championship. Sonos now dreams of following the same scenario.

Before the game, Sonos head coach Son Chang-hwan said, "The third game is just like any other single game," but added, "We did not talk about the championship series. I told the team, 'What do we have to lose? Let's give our all today and fall down with everything we've got.'"

The Sonos players carried forward their fighting spirit. The early first quarter was tightly contested at 9-9, but Kang Ji-hoon and Lee Geun-jun hit consecutive three-pointers to take the lead. As LG narrowed the gap, Lee Geun-jun hit another three-pointer with 1 minute and 35 seconds remaining. Lee Geun-jun also sank a long-range shot just before the end of the first quarter.

Sonos started the second quarter with a 26-19 lead. Lee Geun-jun's shooting was on fire. He hit another three-pointer right after the second quarter began, drawing defensive attention to himself and creating opportunities for his teammates. During that time, Kemba O and Im Dong-seop also hit three-pointers, widening the gap to double digits.

Sonos made 10 three-pointers in the second quarter alone. Near the end of the quarter, they also revived fast breaks to break down LG's defense. The halftime score was 51-40.

LG appeared to narrow the gap early in the third quarter thanks to three-pointers by Yoon Won-sang and Yu Gi-sang. However, Sonos shifted the momentum again with a dunk by Nathan Knight, and Kim Jin-yu's hustle plays on the boards created more offensive opportunities. Kang Ji-hoon, Kemba O, and Lee Jae-do then took turns scoring.

With 1 minute and 41 seconds left in the third quarter, the score reached 76-55. Sonos created their largest margin of the game, a 21-point lead.

Sonos did not let their guard down in the fourth quarter. Veteran Lee Jae-do stabilized the team. In particular, he delivered a decisive counterpunch with two three-pointers early in the fourth quarter. When LG closed the gap to 75-84, "ace" Lee Jeong-hyun hit a crucial three-pointer.

On this day, Lee Jeong-hyun and Kemba O each scored a team-high 17 points. Lee Jae-do added 14 points, and Lee Geun-jun, who had already contributed significantly in the first half, recorded 12 points. Young player Kang Ji-hoon also added 12 points, providing major support.

Marey scored 19 points and grabbed 31 rebounds, and Yu Gi-sang added 18 points for LG, but they could not prevent the team's defeat.

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