Finally, I won. Ace Lee Jung-hyun Pearl Pearl → Coach Kim Tae-sul's first win...Goyang Sono escapes 11 consecutive losses by catching Suwon KT
Dec 18, 2024
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Goyang Sono won 75-58 in the home game of '2024-2025 KCC Professional Basketball' against Suwon KT at Goyang Sono Arena on the 18th. Sono (6-13) has lost 11 games in a row. It was won in 44 days since the match against Wonju DB (79 to 64 wins) on November 4. Lee Jung-hyun led the attack by scoring 28 points alone. Alan Williams also took the lead in winning the team by completing a double-double (18 points-20 rebounds). On the other hand, KT (10 wins and 9 losses) lost its first three consecutive games this season.
Both teams were desperate for victory. Sono hasn't won in more than a month. Kim Tae-sul was given a new baton to change the atmosphere, but there was no immediate effect. Coach Kim has not won a single game in eight games since his inauguration.
KT's atmosphere against this was also not good. Some of the main players, including Heo Hoon, left due to injuries. He also had physical difficulties due to the East Asian Super League (EASL).
Both teams had a 'Trusting Corner'. Sono was 'Ace' Lee Jung-hyun's return. Lee Jung-hyun has not played for a while due to a knee injury last month. Lee Jung-hyun, who returned to the game against Seoul Samsung on the 13th, was improving his condition.
KT's 'New Foreign Player' Ismael Romero made his debut. Romero made his debut for Puerto Rico against Sono.
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KT gained strength at the start of the third quarter. Romero took the lead in the attack. However, Raytheon Hammonds was unable to support him due to foul trouble. Sono kept the lead with Lee Jung-hyun and Williams alternately scoring goals.
In the last quarter of fate, KT put in Hammonds to reduce the score gap. Sono faltered as he missed the opportunity to attack one after another. At the moment of the crisis, Lee Jung-hyun calmly scored and clenched his two fists. KT immediately requested the operation time and launched a counterattack, but there was not enough time. Sono showed his concentration until the end and succeeded in escaping the losing streak.
After the game, head coach Kim said in a broadcast interview, "I felt anew that it was a very difficult position. Thanks to the hard work of the players in a difficult situation, I overcame the crisis."
epi17@sportschosun.com
