'Lee Jung-hyun's 26-point explosion' — Sonok finally escapes 5-game losing streak... Hyundai Mobis sinks into 4-game losing slump

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It was a relief to escape the grueling losing streak. Goyang Sonok defeated Ulsan Hyundai Mobis on the road, breaking their 5-game losing chain.

Sonok dominated Hyundai Mobis 86-79 in an away game of the second round of the 2026~2027 KCC Pro Basketball regular season, held at 7 p.m. on the 10th at Ulsan Dongcheon Gymnasium.

With this victory, Sonok broke their 5-game losing streak and recorded a record of 5 wins and 9 losses. On the other hand, Hyundai Mobis fell into a 4-game losing streak, bringing their record to 3 wins and 10 losses.

Sonok was led offensively by Johnny O'Brien with 29 points and 12 rebounds, and Lee Jung-hyun with 26 points and 6 assists, including three 3-pointers. Kevin Kembo recorded 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. For Hyundai Mobis, Park Mu-bin scored 24 points, Kim Kyung-won scored 16 points, and Omari Spellman and Lee Woo-seok each recorded 11 points and 12 rebounds, but they could not prevent the defeat.

The first quarter was a close contest. As Hyundai Mobis started with an outside shot by Lee Woo-seok, Sonok countered with a basket by O'Brien and an outside shot by Lee Jung-hyun. Sonok took the lead with consecutive scoring by O'Brien and free throws by Lee Jae-do, while Hyundai Mobis responded with scoring by Park Mu-bin and a 3-pointer by Spellman. The first quarter ended with Sonok leading 22-20.

Entering the second quarter, Sonok took control. They built a 28-22 lead with consecutive 3-pointers by Jo Seok-ho and a basket by Kembo. Lee Jung-hyun then piled on points, and with consecutive scoring by Kembo and a basket by O'Brien, Sonok extended their lead to 44-27. Although Hyundai Mobis closed the gap with scoring by Lee Woo-seok and Park Mu-bin, Sonok added a 3-pointer by Lee Jung-hyun to end the first half leading 47-34.

Early in the third quarter, Hyundai Mobis narrowed the gap to 41-47 with consecutive scoring by Park Mu-bin. Sonok pulled away again with consecutive 3-pointers by Kang Ji-hoon and Kembo. Although Hyundai Mobis followed up with a 3-pointer by Seo Myung-jin and a basket by Kim Kyung-won, Sonok maintained their lead with a basket and free throws by O'Brien, heading into the fourth quarter leading 65-57.

Early in the fourth quarter, Hyundai Mobis applied pressure with scoring by Lee Woo-seok and Spellman. Sonok widened the gap to 78-67 as Lee Jung-hyun, O'Brien, and Im Dong-seop hit consecutive 3-pointers. Hyundai Mobis chased to within 73-78 with outside shots by Park Mu-bin and Seo Myung-jin.

The game was decided by late-game focus. Sonok built an 82-73 lead with free throws by Jo Seok-ho and a jumper by Lee Jung-hyun. Following that, with free throws by O'Brien and a basket by Lee Jae-do off a pass from Lee Jung-hyun, Sonok finished the game 86-79.

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