This is what an ace looks like! Alano's focus was incredible, 'exploding for 13 points' in the 4th quarter alone... DB also secured an 84-76 comeback victory over top-ranked Samsung [Wonju On-Site Review]

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Championship contender Wonju DB achieved a thrilling comeback win. They demonstrated incredible focus in the fourth quarter against league leader Seoul Samsung.

DB, led by head coach Lee Gyu-seop, secured an 84-76 comeback victory over Seoul Samsung in a home matchup at the 2026~2027 KCC Pro Basketball League on the 7th at Wonju DB Promia Arena.

With this win, DB improved to a 7-5 record, laying the groundwork for a climb into the upper echelon. The victory was particularly valuable given that they defeated league leader Samsung.

On this day, foreign player Ration Hammonds performed brilliantly with 26 points and 12 rebounds. 'Ace' Lee Sun Alano led the team to victory with 26 points and 6 assists. Most notably, his performance in the fourth quarter was immense. Alano became the key figure in the comeback win with 13 points and 2 assists in the fourth quarter alone.

Additionally, another foreign player, Alan Williams, contributed with 12 points and 9 rebounds.

On the other hand, Samsung's record fell to 10-2. They had previously achieved a KBL-record nine-game winning streak at the start of the season, but that streak was snapped by a loss to 'rival' Seoul SK on the 1st. Although they quickly turned the momentum around by defeating Ulsan Hyundai Mobis in their previous game, they failed to overcome DB's wall this time.

Their chance to set a new franchise record for consecutive road wins also evaporated. Prior to this game, Samsung had recorded seven consecutive road wins, tying the franchise record for most consecutive road wins set during the 2008~2009 season. However, their loss to DB meant they failed to establish a new record.

For Samsung, Chris McCullar recorded 23 points and 10 rebounds. Lee Gyu-tae scored 14 points and Han Ho-bin added 10, but they could not prevent the team's defeat.

DB set the tone early in the game. Leveraging outside shots from Lee Yong-woo among others, DB pulled ahead 18-9 in the early first quarter. Samsung did not back down easily. 'Second-year' tall shooter Lee Gyu-tae hit consecutive three-pointers to keep the pursuit alive.

Chris McCullar, who assisted on two of Lee Gyu-tae's outside shots, also contributed by sinking a three-pointer himself. Samsung took the lead 19-18 with a basket from Jung Sung-jo.

However, DB's counterattack was fierce. Lee Yong-woo hit two three-pointers to regain control. DB ended the first quarter leading 26-21.

The intense back-and-forth continued into the second quarter. Samsung pursued a comeback led by Lee Gyu-tae's scoring, but DB also pulled ahead to 36-27 with three-pointers from Lee Yu-jin.

Yet, Samsung did not crumble easily. Han Ho-bin scored on a two-pointer following strong defense, and McCullar fired off an emphatic dunk to lift the atmosphere.

Continuing their pursuit, Samsung tied the game 42-42 with a three-pointer from Lee Geun-hwi with 1 minute and 43 seconds remaining in the second quarter.

It did not end there. Samsung added more points to close out the first half leading 47-42. Despite trailing by as much as nine points at one point, they actually seized a five-point lead.

Samsung's momentum carried over into the third quarter. Lee Geun-hwi hit two three-pointers to extend the lead to double digits, 57-47.

However, DB did not give up on the chase. Finding ways through in the offense bit by bit, they closed the gap to 58-52.

After McCullar made a three-pointer, DB maintained the gap with Hammonds' performance in the paint. DB ended the third quarter trailing 59-67 by eight points.

The game was not over. A major counterattack by DB unfolded in the final fourth quarter. They closed in rapidly with inside and outside shots from Hammonds and Alano, followed by Jung Hyo-geun adding to the offensive effort. With a basket from Hammonds in the paint, DB narrowed the gap to 70-71.

Samsung was flustered. Even with 4 minutes and 31 seconds remaining, Kanta was ejected for his fifth foul. DB did not miss this opportunity. Eventually, they took the lead 73-71 on a three-pointer from Alano. Following Alano's buzzer-beater basket, Hammonds hit a decisive three-pointer.

With 1 minute and 40 seconds remaining, the score became 80-74. Having effectively secured the win, DB maintained their focus to the end to complete the comeback victory.

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