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Despite a difficult back-to-back schedule, the Goyang Sono Sky Gunners managed to make a comeback and revived their hopes of advancing to the top six. At the center of this was “ace” Lee Jong-hyun (27), who led the team in both offense and defense.
Goyang Sono won the fifth round home match against Korea Gas Corporation 80-62 on the 1st at Goyang Sono Arena in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. They were taken until the first half, but after overturning the game in the third quarter, they maintained the lead until the end.
With this victory, Sono erased the frustration of the 59-79 away loss to the Seoul SK Knights on January 31st, and is now in a positive mood with 3 wins and 1 loss in the last 4 games.
On the same day, Sono had a rather tough schedule up until the second quarter, so the players generally looked heavy, but from the third quarter they used their strong defense and energy level to turn the game around and win a big victory. Lee Jong-hyun, who played 32 minutes and 58 seconds on the day, played a big role with 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists, and played the leading role in the victory. He showed his concentration by scoring 22 points in the second half alone.
Lee Jeong-hyun, who appeared in an official interview as a distinguished player, breathed a sigh of relief and said, “I was able to change the atmosphere to victory again without suffering consecutive losses.” He went on to reflect on the game, saying, “Actually, in the first half, we lost concentration on offense and defense, and our balance and rhythm were all messed up.”
He also pointed out, “We found a breakthrough with the screen of new foreign player Igidiusz Motskavičius.” Lee Jong-hyun praised the victory, saying, “Thanks to Yigidius’ high-quality screens, it was difficult for the defenders to keep up with him.In the end, we were able to create a good space.I think this kind of part helped us regain our condition and rhythm in the second half.”
Sono’s eyes are now on the head-to-head showdown with Busan KCC Aegis, which will be held at home on the 4th. Currently, Sono is in 7th place, 3.5 games behind KCC. KCC will meet Seoul SK on the 2nd, so they could meet with a difference of 3 games. If Sono decides the match on the 4th, he can narrow the gap to two games. The result of this match will determine whether they will gain a foothold in the top six or stay away from it, so it is considered to be close to a watershed moment for the season.
Lee Jeong-hyun expressed his strong will, saying, “Our players have not given up on making it to the top six. They are always trying to do their best. In a sense, I think the game against KCC is really important. Therefore, we will rest well until the remaining dates, prepare well, and win without fail to make the most of our spot in the top six.”
Fans are paying close attention to whether Sono will be able to take over KCC as promised by ‘Ace’ Lee Jong-hyun and write a dramatic turnaround story for spring basketball.
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