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Korean Women's Basketball Loses Heartbreakingly to Japan on 0.2-Second Buzzer-Beater
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Korean Women's Basketball Loses Heartbreakingly to Japan on 0.2-Second Buzzer-Beater

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The South Korean women's basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 77-78 loss to Japan in a friendly match.
  • Japan secured the win with a buzzer-beater shot with only 0.2 seconds remaining.
  • Despite the loss, player Lee Hae-ran, who received the MIP award, expressed disappointment with her own performance, rating it 50 out of 100.

The South Korean women's national basketball team experienced a devastating defeat, losing 77-78 to Japan in the second game of their away friendly series. The crucial point came in the final moments, with Japan sinking a buzzer-beater shot with just 0.2 seconds left on the clock to snatch the victory.

This loss marks the second consecutive defeat for the South Korean team against Japan in the ongoing friendly matches held in Tokyo. The team, led by coach Park Soo-ho, was unable to hold onto their lead in the closing seconds, ultimately succumbing to Japan's last-second heroics.

Despite the team's overall disappointment, player Lee Hae-ran, who was recognized with the Most Improved Player (MIP) award, reflected on her own contribution. She candidly stated her performance was only worth 50 out of 100 points, indicating a personal feeling of unfulfilled potential and lingering regret over the outcome.

My score is 50 points, and I have regrets.

— Lee Hae-ranLee Hae-ran, who received the MIP award, expressed her dissatisfaction with her own performance after the loss.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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