‘Bass erupts for 26 points, then rage explodes after ejection’ KT rides a three-game winning streak... ‘Back-to-back schedule’ KCC sinks into two straight losses [Busan on-site review]

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Suwon KT displayed focus in the closing moments of the fourth quarter to secure a comeback victory over Busan KCC on the road. It is a valuable winning streak on their first away trip of the season.

KT defeated KCC 87-81 in an away game of the 2026~2027 KCC Pro Basketball regular season held at Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 4:30 p.m. on the 11th.

With this victory, KT extended its winning streak to three games, improving its season record to 3 wins and 1 loss. On the other hand, KCC, which failed to secure a win in a back-to-back schedule, fell into two consecutive losses, dropping to 2 wins and 3 losses.

KT’s ace Paris Bass led the offense with 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Moon Jung-hyun contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds, and Miguel Okon added 19 points, including three 3-pointers. For KCC, Heo Hoon scored 26 points and dished out 4 assists, and Lewis King put up 21 points and 6 rebounds in a valiant effort, but the team failed to overcome the critical moments at the end of the game.

KCC opened the scoring with an outside shot by Heo Hoon as the game began, building early momentum with Jang Jae-seok’s basket under the rim. KT responded with Bass’s score in the paint and a finish under the rim following Ha Yun-gi’s rebound involvement, maintaining a tight flow.

Entering the middle of the quarter, KCC took control by leveraging Jang Jae-seok’s dominant presence in the paint. Consecutive scores from Jang Jae-seok in the paint, Heo Hoon’s attack at the rim, and Yoon Gi-chan’s free throws gave KCC a 14-10 lead. KT tied the game at 16-16 as Moon Jung-hyun moved between the inside and outside to hit two consecutive 3-pointers.

In the latter half of the first quarter, KCC’s focus became even sharper. Jae-seok poured in six consecutive points to completely dominate the paint and calmly sank free throws, extending the lead to 25-17. Although KT closed the gap with a score from Moon Jung-hyun, Kim Hoon secured an offensive rebound and finished under the rim just before the end of the quarter, allowing KCC to finish the first quarter leading 27-19 by eight points.

Early in the second quarter, KT closed in to within three points at 25-28, led by Bass’s free throws and consecutive scores under the rim from Porter and Bass.

In a crisis, KCC turned to Heo Hoon as the savior. Following Heo Hoon’s 3-pointer, Sean Long’s dunk and Kim Dong-hyun’s fast-break score hit in succession, instantly widening the gap to 37-30.

After the middle of the quarter, both teams’ outside shots caught fire, unfolding a fierce shootout. KT closed in to within three points at 37-40 with Okon’s consecutive scores and 3-pointer, and Bass’s fast-break dunk, while KCC responded with Kim Dong-hyun’s 3-point shot and King’s attack at the rim.

A variable emerged. Lee Ho-hyun, who was substituted out near the end of the second quarter, suffered a fractured nasal bone. According to KCC officials, Lee Ho-hyun was immediately transported to a hospital for detailed examination and treatment.

In the closing moments of the first half, amidst a fierce battle under the rim between both teams’ foreign players, KT closed to within one point at 41-42 as Porter made both free throws with six seconds left in the quarter.

The third quarter featured a close contest with repeated lead changes and comebacks. Early in the quarter, KT opened with Jeon Seong-hyun’s 3-pointer, prompting KCC to immediately counter with King’s score and Long’s attack under the rim off an assist from Yoon Gi-chan. As Heo Hoon’s outside shot hit, KCC appeared to pull away, but KT stuck close with Okon’s 3-pointer and Bass’s consecutive scores.

In the middle of the quarter, KCC built momentum with King’s satisfying dunk following Kim Dong-hyun’s steal, along with a 3-pointer. In response, KT successfully took the lead 58-56 with Bass’s consecutive free throws, Porter’s dunk, and Bass’s consecutive scores under the rim, continuing a tight tug-of-war. KCC flipped the situation again with Choi Jin-gwang’s 3-point shot and maintained a slim lead with Sean Long’s free throw score.

A major setback occurred for KT near the end of the quarter. With 52 seconds left in the third quarter, Bass, the core of the team’s offense, got into foul trouble and was substituted out for Seo Min-su to return to the bench. KT reinserted Bass for their final possession to aim for a counterattack. KCC made one free throw obtained near the end of the quarter, entering the final fourth quarter leading 62-60 by two points.

Early in the fourth quarter, KT closed the gap with Seo Min-su’s outside shot and Bass’s score. KCC maintained its lead with King’s 3-pointer off a pass from Heo Hoon and Heo Hoon’s direct drive to the basket. As KT followed up with Okon’s free throws, KCC responded with King’s outside shot and score under the rim, tying the game at 72-70.

Subsequently, KT tied the game with Ha Yun-gi’s score under the rim, but KCC regained a 73-72 lead with Heo Hoon’s free throw score.

Here, with 3 minutes and 4 seconds left in the game, Bass stole King’s turnover and hit a fast-break dunk, flipping the lead to KT 74-73. Following King’s U-foul, Jeon Seong-hyun made both free throws to pull ahead 76-73 while securing possession, and Ha Yun-gi’s and-one extended the lead to 79-73.

KCC’s pursuit was fierce. Heo Hoon scored five consecutive points to close within one point at 78-79 with 1 minute and 30 seconds remaining.

In a crisis, KT’s savior was Bass. Bass calmly made a 2-point shot to widen the gap again to 81-78.

With 38.6 seconds left in the game, KCC’s Jang Jae-seok earned free throws but missed both attempts. However, Sean Long secured an offensive rebound and scored under the rim while drawing an and-one. In this process, Bass was ejected for five fouls, and while leaving the court strongly expressing dissatisfaction with the call, he struck the scoreboard with his hand, resulting in a technical foul being called on him as well.

KCC’s Heo Hoon calmly made the free throw from the technical foul, but Sean Long’s additional free throw missed, allowing KT to maintain an 82-81 lead.

At the decisive moment, KT’s Okon hit a 3-pointer. With 18.5 seconds left, KT took a four-point lead and ultimately secured a thrilling victory on the road, achieving a three-game winning streak.

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