'0% Miracle Challenge' BusanKCC Head Coach Lee Sang-min, "Never Let Down My Guard: Sono is a Scary Team... Every Game Matters" [Goyang On-site]

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Although they secured a valuable first-game victory on the road and gained the upper hand, there is absolutely no room for complacency. Head Coach Lee Sang-min emphasized the need for his players to maintain their composure.

KCC and Goyang Sono will face off in the second game of the championship finals (best-of-seven series) at Goyang Sono Arena at 7 p.m. on the 7th.

Despite holding a favorable position for the championship after winning the first game, Head Coach Lee Sang-min stated in a pre-game interview for the second match, "Every game in the finals is important. If we approach it with the mindset that it is the final game, we will achieve good results."

Heo Woong, who displayed explosive firepower in the first game, and Sean Long, who dominated the paint, are both in peak condition. Head Coach Lee Sang-min explained, "If we secure rebounds properly, we can win. The opponent will make changes, but KCC has also made some adjustments."

Especially emphasizing the rebound battle to support Sean Long's performance, he added, "Sono is a team strong in offensive rebounds. If KCC can firmly secure defensive rebounds, it will actually create opportunities for counterattacks."

The strategy to contain opposing ace Lee Jung-hyun has also been refined further. Head Coach Lee Sang-min explained, "We aim to stop attacks that start from Lee Jung-hyun. KCC has already experienced tight defense in the frontcourt during the quarterfinal playoffs."

He also expressed satisfaction with Song Gyo-chang, who tightly guarded Sono's key player Kevin Kempao in the first game. "Gyo-chang blocked him perfectly. The tight defense forced the opponent to take difficult shots, and thanks to that, KCC got chances."

If KCC defeats Sono, they will achieve a historic milestone as the first team to win the championship finals after finishing sixth in the regular season. Head Coach Lee Sang-min said, "It would be good if our momentum continues if we win up to the second game, but the third and fourth games are scheduled back-to-back, so it won't be easy. We will use our starters as much as possible up to the second game and then consider rotation strategies depending on the situation."

He further added, "Sono is a scary team once they get going. The outcome will depend on basic rebounding and reducing turnovers," reaffirming his will to win.

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