'DB comeback win hero' Albano, scored 13 points in the fourth quarter but first praised his teammates... "Satisfied with beating the most competitive Samsung" [Wonju on-site]

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Championship contender Wonju DB secured a thrilling comeback victory. At the center of the win was 'ace' Isaiah Albano. However, Albano applauded his teammates' performance more than his own.

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

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

Albano led the team to victory with 26 points and 6 assists on the day. Most importantly, he played his role as a closer in crucial moments. Albano poured in 13 points and dished out 2 assists in the fourth quarter alone, becoming the key figure in the comeback win.

DB was trailing by 8 points, 59-67, through the third quarter. However, they dominated Samsung 25-9 in the final fourth quarter to turn the game around. Albano was at the heart of that surge.

The performances of the foreign players also stood out. Ration Hammonds recorded a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Allen Williams contributed with 12 points and 9 rebounds.

Speaking after the game, Albano said, "It wasn't a clean win, but we beat Samsung, who is the most competitive team in the league. So I am satisfied."

He also explained the secret behind the comeback victory. Albano stated, "Maintaining an atmosphere where we stayed within 10 points was the driving force that allowed us to turn the game around," adding, "If the gap had widened significantly, it would have been difficult to catch up."

Indeed, DB trailed Samsung throughout the game but did not crumble easily. They closed the gap after it briefly reached double digits in the third quarter and successfully launched a counterattack in the final quarter.

In particular, Albano showcased immense offensive firepower by scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter alone. However, he actually evaluated his teammates' contributions more highly than his own.

Among them, the dedication of veteran forward Jung Hyo-geun shone brightly. Jung grabbed five rebounds in the fourth quarter alone, playing a crucial role in DB's turnaround.

Head coach Lee Gyu-seop also highly praised Jung's dedicated play after the game.

Albano felt the same way. He said, "Jung Hyo-geun came out in the second half and played really well," while praising Kim Bo-bae by adding, "Kim Bo-bae did a good job in the first half."

He continued, "The roles of other players were important," emphasizing, "I think it is important that all domestic players are ready to take the court."

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