Sono's 3rd Quarter Comeback Puts Them on Brink of First-Ever Semifinal Appearance
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Goyang Sono defeated Seoul SK 80-72 in Game 2 of their KBL 6-game playoff series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead.
- SK led by 13 points at halftime but was outscored 30-7 in the third quarter, leading to their collapse.
- Sono is now on the verge of advancing to the semifinals for the first time in franchise history, while SK faces elimination.
The Goyang Sono have put themselves in an incredible position to make franchise history, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-five playoff series against Seoul SK.
After a crushing defeat in Game 1, SK came out with renewed energy, leading by as many as 13 points at halftime. However, the game dramatically shifted in the third quarter, where Sono outscored SK 30-7, a deficit the visitors could not overcome.
This remarkable turnaround highlights Sono's resilience and clutch performance in the playoffs, a stark contrast to their regular-season struggles with second-half collapses. With key players like Lee Jung-hyun and Kevin Kempton delivering, and unexpected contributions from players like Kang Ji-hoon, Sono is poised to advance to the semifinals for the first time ever. The next game will be played on Sono's home court, where their passionate fans are expected to create an even more intense atmosphere.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.