Overturned a 9-point deficit! Jeonggwanjang, powered by Moon Yu-hyeon's go-ahead three-pointer, secures thrilling comeback win over KCC → Streaks home 12-game winning run [Anyang On-Site Review]

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Anyang Jeonggwanjang Red Boosters completed a dramatic comeback victory at home.

Jeonggwanjang secured an 81-74 comeback win in their home game against Busan KCC Eagles on the 18th at Anyang Jeonggwanjang Arena in Anyang City, Gyeonggi Province, in the first round of the 2026-2027 KCC Pro Basketball season.

With this win, Jeonggwanjang extended their home winning streak to 12 games and continued their unbeaten run with a fourth consecutive victory. Meanwhile, KCC fell into a three-game losing streak.

Early in the first quarter, when KCC took a 6-2 lead, Jeonggwanjang used fast breaks to turn the game around, taking a 14-10 lead. As the tight contest continued, KCC relied on Lewis King's perimeter shooting, scoring seven points in the first quarter alone, and late-game free throws to end the first quarter with a 20-18 lead.

Early in the second quarter, Jeonggwanjang tied the game at 20-20 with Park Ji-hoon's fast break, but KCC pulled away to a 37-29 lead by combining consecutive three-pointers from Kim Dong-hyeon and Kim Hoon with Sean Long's paint scoring.

Jeonggwanjang rekindled the pursuit with Moon Yu-hyeon's consecutive perimeter shots, but KCC ended the first half leading 45-36, powered by Choi Jin-gwang's three-pointer, Heo Hoon's three-point play, and Yoon Gi-chan's buzzer-beater score just before the end of the quarter. In effect, KCC widened its lead entering the second quarter.

After regrouping at halftime, Jeonggwanjang launched a fierce counterattack in the third quarter. Led by perimeter shots from Byun Jun-hyung and Lens Abondo, Jeonggwanjang closed in to within striking distance. They demonstrated resilience by tying the game at 59-59 with 32 seconds left in the quarter, combining Moon Yu-hyeon's consecutive scores with John Mooney's composed free throws. Byun Jun-hyung showcased his power by scoring 10 points in the third quarter alone.

Early in the fourth quarter, Jeonggwanjang finally turned the game around. Moon Yu-hyeon hit a go-ahead three-pointer one minute into the quarter, and they seized momentum with Byun Jun-hyung's score and a fast break by Davion Reed following Moon Yu-hyeon's steal. Subsequently, Han Seung-hee's perimeter shot and Lens Abondo's consecutive paint scores exploded onto the scene, allowing them to pull ahead 73-66 in an instant.

KCC's resistance was also formidable. Combining Yoon Gi-chan's three-pointer, Jang Jae-seok's layup, and Lewis King's score, they closed in to within two points at 75-73 with just over two minutes remaining.

In that moment of crisis, it was the "closer" John Mooney who saved Jeonggwanjang. Mooney received an assist from Moon Yu-hyeon and successfully scored consecutive baskets in the paint. He nailed a crucial score to extend the lead to 77-73 with 1 minute and 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter, effectively sealing the victory. Additionally, Moon Yu-hyeon scored following Byun Jun-hyung's steal.

Jeonggwanjang's Moon Yu-hyeon was the top contributor to the comeback win on both ends of the floor, recording 13 points (including three three-pointers), seven assists, and four steals. Byun Jun-hyung also played his ace role well, posting a team-high 15 points and six assists, including 10 points in the third quarter. John Mooney solidly guarded the paint with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists.

On the other hand, KCC's Lewis King recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Heo Hoon fought hard with 13 points and seven assists, but their efforts were overshadowed by the team's defeat. It was painful that they committed 15 turnovers, handing the momentum to Jeonggwanjang.

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