'A Miracle of 0.9 Seconds + Thrilling Comeback Victory' Behind the Scenes Revealed, Lee Jung-hyun: "Actually, we improvised it with the coach..." [Busan On-site]

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It was ace Lee Jung-hyun (27)'s brilliant idea and guts that saved Goyang Sono from the brink of elimination. With just 0.9 seconds remaining on the clock, Lee revealed the behind-the-scenes story of executing a play he personally proposed to perfection, scoring the thrilling game-winning points.

On the 10th at 4:30 p.m., Sono defeated Busan KCC 81-80 in the fourth game of the LG Electronics 2025~2026 KBL Championship Finals held at the Sajik Indoor Gymnasium in Busan. Lee led the victory with 22 points, including the game-winning free throw, making him the top contributor to the win.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Lee Jung-hyun said, "My body was exhausted from back-to-back games, and after losing three straight games through the third match, I felt mentally complicated and burdened. Although we lost the third game by a single point, the players handled it well. The memory of overcoming a 10-point deficit to win will serve as a foundation for a better result in the fifth game."

The most dramatic moment came during the final timeout just before the end. Coach Son Chang-hwan had previously stated, "We refined an idea Lee Jung-hyun proposed during the game to create an on-the-spot pattern."

Regarding this, Lee Jung-hyun explained, "With so little time, there weren't many patterns we could run. It was a hastily prepared pattern, but the coach accepted it well, and the movements translated perfectly in the actual game, allowing us to earn free throws."

On the final free throw situation, the ace showed composure. Lee Jung-hyun stated, "I was disappointed about missing the first two free throws, which created a lot of pressure, but once the first shot went in, I could end the game. I intentionally missed the second shot."

He added, "(With 3.3 seconds left) When Heo Hoon threw the free throw, I prayed it wouldn't go in. Although the remaining time was short, I believed Sono would get a chance."

He also did not forget to show respect for the opposing team, KCC. Lee Jung-hyun said, "KCC's key players play for a very long time, maintaining their stamina through role distribution and managing the game well. Even while playing alongside them, I could feel their underlying potential. I am happy that our mental battle, where Sono rose from the lower ranks to this point, was proven today with this victory. It feels like all our hard work has not been in vain."

What woke Lee Jung-hyun up was the sincerity of the fans. He said, "Even during the lunch meeting, the players' spirits were low. But when I heard that all tickets for the fifth game sold out immediately after sales began, I felt that the fans had not given up, and that led to our fourth game victory."

He also mentioned an anecdote about Coach Son Chang-hwan, who once said, "I want to rise while working." Lee Jung-hyun said, "The coach watches videos constantly even while traveling on the bus. Although he is tired, the players also watch with him from time to time. These efforts accumulate, and it seems the coach's ability and the players' harmony create a synergy."

Now, Sono's goal is to lay the groundwork for a reverse sweep at their home court in Goyang. Lee Jung-hyun said, "I'm glad we weren't swept. As we return home, we will carry the momentum of victory and prepare to head back to Busan (for the sixth game). Our immediate goal is to win the fifth game. We will not forget the energy and focus shown in the fourth game and will prepare well."

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