'Win Probability for Championship is 71.4%': BusanKCC Head Coach Lee Sang-min Pledges All-Out Effort in Game 1 [Goyang Field]

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Two teams that pulled off an unprecedented underdog upset met on the narrow path to the championship series. Lee Sang-min, the BusanKCC head coach who has orchestrated the miracle of finishing sixth in the regular season, revealed his strong ambition to win the title.

KCC will face Goyang Sono in Game 1 of the 2025-2026 LG Electronics Pro Basketball Championship Series at Goyang Sono Arena at 2 p.m. on the 5th. The win probability for teams that win Game 1 in past championship series stands at 71.4%. Given that the two teams were evenly matched with a 3-3 record in the regular season, the importance of seizing the initiative is greater than ever.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the game, Head Coach Lee Sang-min vowed to win, saying, "We reached the finals after many twists and turns. Fans have high expectations, and since this is a hard-won opportunity, we are determined to secure the championship this time."

In this postseason, KCC demonstrated overwhelming destructive power by sweeping the quarterfinals against WonjuDB 3-0 and defeating Anyang Jeonggwanjang 3-1 in the semifinals. Sono also advanced to the finals undefeated through the quarterfinals and semifinals. Head Coach Lee Sang-min stated, "Sono's momentum is very strong, but we believe our offensive metrics are more explosive. Our scoring numbers in both the regular season and playoffs were higher. Since Sono takes many perimeter shots, if we can secure the long rebounds that result from them, we can dismantle them with our fast breaks. I emphasized to the players that we must break Sono's momentum in Game 1."

Regarding the control of opposing key player Lee Jung-hyun, he expressed trust in Heo Hoon, who has transformed into a defensive shield. Head Coach Lee Sang-min smiled and said, "Actually, Hoon is not a shield but a spear," before explaining, "Since the playoffs began, he has tightly guarded opposing aces like E.J. Alvarado (DB) and Byun Jun-hyeong (Jeonggwanjang). He put in tremendous effort on defense, even sacrificing his own offense, which proved effective for the team. This time too, Sean Long and Heo Hoon have prepared well through communication to control Lee Jung-hyun's one-on-one situations."

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He also showed confidence in the matchup between foreign players. Head Coach Lee Sang-min analyzed, "For Sean Long, facing Nathan Knight, who takes fewer perimeter shots, will be less of a defensive burden and more comfortable compared to Obryant in the previous series."

Finally, Head Coach Lee Sang-min once again emphasized the weight of Game 1. He pledged, "Everyone knows how high the win probability for Game 1 is. As long as the players' stamina allows, we will pour all available resources into the game and secure a victory."

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