50P24R15A Sono Big 3, DB 92 to 83 complete. a double-edged sword dilemma. How did they solve it
Nov 18, 2025
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In the away game of LG Electronics' professional basketball regular league in the 2025-2026 season at DB Promy Arena in Wonju on the 18th, Henry Ellonson (22 points, 8 rebounds) beat DB 93-82, which failed to play the fourth quarter due to a sudden back injury, due to the strong performance of big 3 players such as Nathan Knight (23 points, 12 rebounds), Lee Jung-hyun (23 points, 3 assists) and Kevin Kembao (4 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists).
Sono recorded 6 wins and 10 losses and rose to 8th place with Hyundai Mobis, laying the groundwork for the mid-range leap forward. DB remains in third place with nine wins and seven losses.
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At the beginning of the game, Sono made quite good use of the corner. The importance of corners in modern basketball is becoming more prominent.
2-2 attack is the main stream. In order for the two-to-two to be smooth, the space called spacing must be large. When a shooter is placed in the corner, the 2 to 2 space is widened that much. In the event of a 2-2 attack, when the assistance comes, one corner is naturally empty. In other words, a 3-point chance to open a corner will be created as a derivative option after 2 to 2. Sono showed it perfectly in the beginning.
Sono's specialty is Lee Jung-hyun and Knight, or Kembao and Knight's two-to-two. In particular, Lee Jung-hyun and Knight's two-to-two recently are at a level that cannot be prevented even though they know it.
Sono passed to corner Choi Seung-wook immediately after Knight made a short roll. a three-point series.
This time it was Kembao. An exquisite pass from Knight as he digs in with a curl cut. When the defender marks it, this time it connects to corner Jung Hee-jae. A three-point burst. Lee Jung-hyun's solo breakthrough and Knight's three-run shot exploded, and Sono's atmosphere was perfect in the beginning. 13-4, DB bench had no choice but to call operation time.
However, Sono gained momentum. Jung Hee-jae hit three open points in a row, which was created by the gravity of the Sono Big 3 (Lee Jung-hyun, Kembao, Knight). A dunk under the basket after Knight grabbed the offensive rebound. Kembao's breakthrough also continued.
On the other hand, the outer shell of the DB was silent. In the end, 24-8, went ahead perfectly.
From DB's point of view, it was necessary to block Sono's strong momentum. In this flow, the DB appeared 'Baby'. Kim Bo-bae scored two free throws by targeting a calm mismatch. He even hit three runs in the top. In the end, the first quarter ended with a 27-13 and 14-point lead by Sono.
Second quarter, second unit fight. Two teams extreme 3-pointers were the problem. DB created an open chance, but a three-point shot repeatedly turned away from the rim. On the other hand, Sono passed through the rim twice, eventually leading Sono by 35-16 and 19 points. Operation time for DB again.
The DB's greatest strength is that its core is at the top of the league. There are Albano and Ellonson. His scoring ability and breathing are also very good. In addition, the use of teammates is also top-notch.
We began to chase little by little. The team's three points were still not good, but it added a highly likely under-the-goal attack. Sono Lee Jung-hyun's three points by early offens passed through the rim, but DB chased down to 40-25 and 15 points through a highly likely under-the-goal attack. Operation time of the Sono coaching staff who felt an unusual atmosphere. However, the DB broke through Ellonson's under-the-goal breakthrough by Jung Ho-young's still. Sono Jaylin Johnson's foul during the offensive rebound also contributed two free throws.
Even Albano's three-run shot went off. In the end, they chase to the single digits.
At this point, Sono revealed one weakness this season. The power of the big three is the best in the league. However, at the end of the match, the so-called 'flying' attack is carried out. The key requirement of the strong team is to take a more refined and more likely shooting selection as the match is decided.
However, for Sono, Lee Jung-hyun's breakthrough was blocked by Kim Bo-bae, and Kembao's third point became an air ball. It was a rather unreasonable attack.
If Jung Hee-jae's golden three-store did not explode, the flow could be completely transferred to the DB. In the end, it ended in the first half with a 48-37, 11-point lead by Sono. However, the flow was subtle. As DB succeeded in chasing, the flow was flowing toward DB.
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For Sono, the beginning of the third quarter was important. If he held the lead up to 15 points, he was able to completely overcome the subtle flow in the second quarter.
Jung Hee-jae's three-point open corner missed. On the other hand, the DB completed a three-point play as Ellonson hit a mismatch against Kembao, shot under the basket, and got a foul free throw.
The pursuit of DB has intensified. Sono had Knight's sharp under-the-goal breakthrough and Lee Jung-hyun's three-point breakout intermittently. However, the DB chased Ellonson and Albano with a series of under-the-goal breakthroughs. Ellonson even scored a bold three-run shot in the early offens. 55-50, chasing by five points. Even Knight's offensive foul came out.
Knight went between heaven and hell. In the process of catching the offensive rebound, he collided with Kang Sang-jae and committed another foul. Kang Sang-jae's two free throws by a team foul. However, after that, the DB flow was cut off by a fastball dunk by Steel.
59-52 with 3:15 left in the third quarter, seven-point lead by Sono.
However, the concentration of the DB, which gained momentum, was scary. Signature mid-jumper using Ellonson's mismatch and Kang Sang-jae's mid-jumper passed through the rim one after another, eventually by three points. Created a one-photograph game.
Kim Bo-bae again made an impressive performance. High-ro game with a linker. He passed an exquisite pass to Ellonson, who easily scored under the basket again due to a mismatch. After that, he grabbed an offensive rebound and scored a putback point.
Sono Lee Jung-hyun also didn't stay still. After lightly removing DB's pressure with the screen, he hit a three-point game. 66-60, ending with a six-point lead by Sono in the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, DB put Mustafa and Jung Hyo-geun in. DB has a bad news. Ellonson has a back problem. It was difficult to play anymore. For DB, it was a strong negative factor.
Sono starts with a 3-point shot. Albano responded with a three-point shot. Then, Sono had Lim Dong-seop's three-run shot. The DB defense was shaken, and Sono lightly created an open chance with a passing game.
Two foul free throws after Knight grabbed an offensive rebound. The gap widened by 11 points again.
Lee Jung-hyun dominated the game.
Lee Jung-hyun, who gained momentum with a bold three-point shot, created a perfect opportunity for Lim Dong-seop to open the outside as defenders flocked after breaking sharply with a hedge, digging through the DB defense. Lim Dong-seop's clean shot. It was an intense impact that completely broke DB's will to chase without Ellonson. In fact, the victory or defeat has been decided here.
The DB was in trouble at the beginning. Sono's corner 3 points were bombed, and the defense collapsed due to Lee Jung-hyun and Knight's personal abilities. However, the cohesion was still alive.
He didn't panic and solved it step by step at the match point. He launched highly likely attacks around Albano and Ellonson, and chased by five points at the end of the third quarter. The flow seemed to be coming, but Ellonson's back injury was bad news.
In the end, DB, which has weaknesses in the two options, collapsed the balance of offense and defense when Mustafa was put in.
Sono's weaknesses in the big three are being filled as he plays. Lee Jung-hyun and Knight's 2-2 and 3-3 attacks against Kembao are very powerful. However, the blood of the three players is too hot at the game.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
