Gas Corp Overcomes 17-Point Deficit to Secure Second Consecutive Win After Opening 3-Game Losing Streak

The Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus defeated the Suwon KT Sonicboom, halting KT's four-game winning streak and extending their own momentum in the professional basketball league.

In the 2026-2027 KCC Professional Basketball regular season home match held at the Daegu Gymnasium today (October 14), Gas Corp beat KT 82-69.

Having snapped a three-game losing skid by defeating the Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus in their previous game, Gas Corp kept up their momentum to record two wins and three losses, tying for sixth place with the Busan KCC Egis.

On the other hand, KT, which had previously secured consecutive wins against the Changwon LG Sakers, Goyang Sono Skygunners, and KCC, stumbled just shy of a four-game winning streak to drop to three wins and two losses, though they maintained third place.

Taking the early initiative was KT.

Led by standout foreign player Paris Bass, KT finished the first quarter ahead 22-12 and pulled far ahead in the second quarter, leading by as many as 17 points at 35-18.

However, Gas Corp ignited their chase as second-year "youngest line" players Yang Woo-hyeok and Kim Min-gyu stepped up as game changers.

With the score gap widening, Yang Woo-hyeok scored 5 points, including an outside shot, to break the momentum, and Kim Min-gyu single-handedly reeled off 7 consecutive points late in the second quarter to narrow the gap to 5 points at 36-41.

Gaining momentum, Gas Corp mounted a fierce offensive in the second half by finding pathways on the perimeter.

Starting with a 3-pointer by Kim Min-gyu, Ra Guna successively converted two outside shots and a three-point play to tie the game at 48-48.

Ra Guna, who had gotten into early foul trouble, showcased tremendous focus by pouring in 14 points in the third quarter alone.

In addition, Kadeem Allen—who had struggled earlier while being contained by KT's Mun Jung-hyun—delivered crucial defensive plays with consecutive blocks late in the third quarter, allowing Gas Corp to turn the game around and take a 9-point lead at 64-55.

In the final fourth quarter, while KT struggled to find any flow in their offense, Gas Corp extended their lead to 12 points at 73-61 midway through the quarter thanks to 5 straight points from Allen.

Allen even swatted away a shot by KT's Miguel Oczon with 1 minute and 59 seconds left in the game, bringing his total to 5 blocks for the night.

KT ultimately unraveled when their offensive possession immediately following a timeout with 1 minute and 47 seconds remaining went to waste due to a turnover.

For Gas Corp, Allen guarded the paint solidly with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks, while Ra Guna led the attack with 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Kim Min-gyu also delivered a stellar performance with 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Yang Woo-hyeok added 12 points and 5 assists.

For KT, Bass put on a one-man show with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists, but could not secure the victory.

(Photo provided by KBL, Yonhap News)
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