'Winning Probability 0%→100%' KCC Miracle, Sweeps Games 1–3 of Championship Finals... 'Reversal Drama Just 1 Second Before the End' [Busan On-Site Review]

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The 'super team' has taken the commanding position of 100% winning probability in the Championship Finals, with not a single exception in history when playing at home. BusanKCC, now holding a 3–0 series lead, needs just one more victory to achieve the historic feat of the first-ever championship won by a team that finished sixth in the regular season.

KCC defeated Goyang Sono 88–87 in the third game of the 2025–2026 LG Electronics Professional Basketball Championship Finals (best-of-seven) held at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 2 p.m. on the 9th. In the history of the Championship Finals, teams that sweep the first three games have a 100% winning probability (5 out of 5 times).

Sean Long dominated the paint with a double-double of 27 points and 15 rebounds. Heo Woong scored 17 points, including five three-pointers (5-of-9), while Heo Hoon delivered a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists.

Sono fought back with strong performances from Lee Jeong-hyun (19 points), Im Dong-seop (18 points), and Kevin Kambeo (17 points), even overturning the score with just two seconds remaining, but ultimately suffered another reversal and bowed their heads.

In the first quarter, just one minute after the start, Kim Jin-yu committed two fouls, and both Kang Ji-hoon and Nathon Knight followed with fouls, putting the team in foul trouble with about six minutes remaining. KCC seized the opportunity, responding with three-pointers from Choi Jun-yong and inside scoring from Sean Long.

The game continued as a seesaw battle. Sono trailed as Kevin Kambeo scored four consecutive points in transition. Whenever KCC pulled ahead with Heo Hoon's scoring, Kambeo would immediately close the gap. KCC took the lead with consecutive four-point plays from Song Kyochang and Sean Long near the end of the quarter, but allowed a comeback from Choi Seung-wook, finishing the first quarter with a 21–19 lead, a four-point advantage.

The second quarter was a fierce offensive showdown. Heo Woong and Im Dong-seop exchanged three-pointers to open the scoring, and after Kim Jin-yu's three-pointer gave Sono a brief 25–24 lead, Sean Long's three-pointer immediately restored KCC's lead.

When Im Dong-seop sank another three-pointer to tie the game at 29–29, Choi Jun-yong responded with a three-pointer of his own. Riding the momentum, KCC extended their lead to 37–31 with a combination of Heo Woong's three-pointer and Choi Jun-yong's mid-range jumper.

A turning point occurred for KCC before the end of the first half. With 3 minutes and 16 seconds remaining in the second quarter, Choi Jun-yong committed a foul while passing to Lee Jeong-hyun, putting him in foul trouble. KCC filled the gap by substituting Jang Jae-seok.

As Sono began a close chase, reaching 40–41 thanks to Kevin Kambeo's three-pointer, Song Kyochang emerged as the savior. He first hit a three-pointer to dampen the momentum, then followed up with another three-pointer on a fast break, restoring a 47–40 lead, a seven-point advantage.

In the third quarter, Sono's resistance intensified. With Kim Jin-yu scoring four consecutive points and Knight's and-one plays, they pressured KCC to 50–55, and Choi Seung-wook's three-pointer extended the gap to 55–58, setting up a one-possession game with just a three-point difference.

In a critical moment, Heo Woong's fingertips shone. He hit a decisive three-pointer to halt Sono's momentum, creating a six-point lead. Although Sono responded with an and-one by Kambeo, they missed the free throw and trailed 57–61. Heo Woong then sank another three-pointer, extending the lead to 64–57.

Sono nearly lost all momentum, but Choi Seung-wook's three-pointer brought them within six points at 62–68, and they finished the third quarter trailing by six.

Choi Jun-yong, who had committed four fouls, returned to the court at the start of the fourth quarter. KCC extended their lead to 71–62, a nine-point advantage, thanks to a three-pointer by Sean Long. With 8 minutes and 9 seconds remaining, Choi Jun-yong committed an offensive foul and was ejected after his fifth foul.

KCC remained unfazed by the captain's ejection. In a transition play, Heo Woong hit a three-pointer, pushing the score to 74–64 and creating the game's first double-digit lead.

The intense offensive battle continued. After Heo Hoon sank a three-pointer, Sono responded with a three-pointer from Choi Seung-wook. KCC led 80–72.

Sono's resilience was no small feat. With two minutes remaining, Im Dong-seop's driving layup narrowed the gap to 80–86, a six-point difference. Following a defensive stop, Lee Jeong-hyun's three-pointer brought the score to 83–86, setting up a three-point contest.

Lee Jeong-hyun then made both free throws, narrowing the gap to 85–86. With 11.1 seconds remaining in the offensive possession, Sono called a timeout.

Sono finally turned the game around. With 2.0 seconds left, Lee Jeong-hyun drove to the basket and scored a layup, completing a one-point comeback at 87–86.

The final offensive possession decided the game once again. As Sean Long attempted a shot near the basket, Knight committed a foul. Knight was called for a foul out, and Sean Long was awarded two free throws.

Sean Long made the first free throw to tie the game at 87–87. He then cleanly sank the second shot, making it 88–87. The game ended with a one-point victory for KCC.

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