[Suwon on-site] "This is how we need to play from the 1st and 2nd quarters..." Coach Moon Kyung-un's regret, KT stumbles early again → sinks into a 3-game losing streak

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Suwon KT has fallen into a slump of three consecutive losses. KT head coach Moon Kyung-un emphasized that the team must absolutely correct its recurring mistakes in the early stages of games.

On the 18th, at the Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena, KT lost 80-96 to Ulsan Hyundai Mobis in a home game during the 2026~2027 KCC Pro Basketball League season.

With this result, KT's record stands at 3 wins and 4 losses. The team has dropped into a three-game losing streak, making a change in momentum urgent.

In today's game, Paris Bass scored 31 points for KT, and Tray Porter recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, but they could not prevent the team's defeat. While scoring support from domestic players was lacking, Kang Sung-wook contributed his share by scoring 12 points.

Above all, it was painful that KT ceded the flow of the game to Hyundai Mobis from the very beginning. KT trailed 18-30 at the end of the first quarter, and the gap widened to 38-59 by halftime.

After the game, Coach Moon Kyung-un pointed out recurring issues.

Coach Moon said, "We need to sort this out once and for all. The same problems have been repeating," adding with regret, "Turnovers occurred in the 1st and 2nd quarters and immediately led to points for the opponent."

He continued, "In the 3rd quarter, we tried to catch up, but in our haste, turnovers came out again," emphasizing, "We need to show the aggressive attitude displayed in the 3rd quarter from the 1st and 2nd quarters onward."

Indeed, KT launched a comeback in the second half. In the 3rd quarter, they once closed the gap to 50-62, seemingly shifting the momentum, but errors emerged again, preventing them from fully taking control of the game.

Coach Moon plans to regain stability in the early stages of games before the next match.

KT will attempt to break its losing streak against Wonju DB on the 23rd.

Coach Moon said, "We will organize things well before the next game so that we can show stable performance from the 1st and 2nd quarters," adding, "Whether we solve it first in offense or defense, we must do it. Right now, it is important to start solving it in offense."

In addition to the defeat, injury setbacks piled up.

Seo Min-su suffered an injury from early in the first quarter and was unable to play the game properly.

Coach Moon explained, "I am worried about Seo Min-su's injury. We need to check the exact condition. He stepped on an opponent's foot while landing after a jump. It seems his ankle rolled significantly."

At least, Kang Sung-wook's performance was a source of comfort. Kang recorded 12 points, showing his most active offensive play in recent games.

Coach Moon Kyung-un evaluated positively, saying, "Still, Sung-wook showed an energetic appearance again."

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