'Miracle comeback' Sono finally defeats KCC! From 3 losses in the championship series to a thrilling '1 win'... Lee Jung-hyun scores the winning basket with 0.9 seconds remaining [Busan On-the-Ground Review]

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The 'miracle run' of Goyang Sono, which had been pushed to the brink, did not stop. After a fierce battle whose outcome remained uncertain until the final moments, Sono defeated the super team BusanKCC to claim their first series victory, signaling the start of their counterattack.

Goyang Sono, led by coach Son Chang-hwan, defeated KCC in an away game at the LG Electronics 2025~2026 KBL Professional Basketball Championship Finals (best-of-seven series) fourth game held at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 4:30 p.m. on the 10th, winning 81-80. With this victory, Sono improved their series record to 1 win and 3 losses, pushing the series to a fifth game.

Sono ace Lee Jung-hyun scored 22 points (including 6 three-pointers), including the game-winning free throw just before the final buzzer. N'Faly Knight recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

KCC players Heo Hoon (18 points), Choi Jun-yong (17 points), and Sean Long (25 points) all scored in double digits, but they fell before Sono's intense focus in the final moments of the game.

KCC seized early control of the game. Choi Jun-yong's mid-range jumper and Sean Long's three-pointers landed consecutively, giving KCC a 5-0 lead. Sono responded with N'Faly Knight's dunk, followed by consecutive three-pointers from Kevin Kambeo and Kim Jin-yu, but KCC extended their lead to 14-8 with firepower from Song Gyo-chang and Sean Long.

However, the momentum shifted sharply in Sono's favor after the middle of the first quarter. Starting with Lee Jung-hyun's go-ahead three-pointer, Sono tied the game with a block by Igedius and free throws by Kambeo. Especially, a miraculous 2-point shot by Igedius from behind the backboard just before the end of the quarter went through the rim, allowing Sono to lead 24-16 and finish the first quarter.

Sono's momentum continued into the second quarter. Lim Dong-seop and Lee Jung-hyun launched three-pointers, creating a gap of up to 32-16, a 16-point difference.

Heo Hoon and Choi Jun-yong saved KCC in a critical moment. Heo Hoon completed a three-point play with 5 minutes and 48 seconds remaining in the second quarter, breaking through the defense, and Choi Jun-yong added a three-pointer, narrowing the gap to 10 points. Sono extended the lead to 15 points again with three-pointers from Lim Dong-seop and Jung Hee-jae. KCC narrowed the score to 36-47 with points from Heo Woong and Song Gyo-chang in the final moments of the first half, setting the stage for the second half.

In the third quarter, KCC's incredible resilience exploded. After allowing Lee Jung-hyun to score the first three-pointer, KCC trailed 36-50, but Choi Jun-yong began the comeback with consecutive three-pointers. With three-pointers from Heo Woong and layups from Song Gyo-chang, KCC staged an overwhelming 14-0 run to tie the game at 50-50.

Sono responded with points from Lim Dong-seop and Choi Seung-wook, but KCC maintained control with a three-pointer from Heo Hoon. After a fierce seesaw battle, KCC ended the third quarter with a 64-61 lead, a 3-point advantage.

In the early part of the fourth quarter, Sono's sharp three-pointers landed consecutively. Lee Jung-hyun tied the game with a three-pointer, then scored 5 consecutive points, including a three-pointer from Lim Dong-seop, to take a 69-64 lead. Following a defensive stop, Sono extended their lead to 73-66, a 7-point margin, with a layup by Lee Jae-do.

The momentum shifted after a timeout. Just as Sono's shots were repeatedly hitting the rim, KCC narrowed the gap to 70-73 with consecutive points from Song Gyo-chang and Sean Long, playing a one-possession game.

A fierce battle unfolded. As Sono extended their lead again with a three-pointer from Lee Jung-hyun, KCC caught up to 74-76, a 2-point gap, with a 2-point shot from Heo Hoon and a dunk from Sean Long.

KCC took the lead with 2 minutes remaining in the quarter when Heo Hoon scored a layup. Sean Long made one free throw, giving KCC a 79-77 lead, a 2-point advantage.

Sono dramatically turned the game around. With 21.1 seconds remaining, Lee Jung-hyun's three-pointer went in, giving Sono an 80-79 comeback lead.

The outcome remained uncertain until the end. With 3.3 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Heo Hoon drew a team foul and earned two free throws. The first shot hit the rim and bounced out, but he made the second free throw to tie the game at 80-80.

The outcome hinged on the final moments. Lee Jung-hyun was fouled by Choi Jun-yong while attempting a layup, resulting in two free throws.

Lee Jung-hyun made the first free throw but missed the second. The game ended with a 1-point victory for Sono, 81-80.

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