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27 Points and 18 Rebounds One-Man Show... Lee Hyun-jung Bests Home Court Japan and Breaks into Tears

Jinhyeong Park

Published : Sep 20, 2026 10:03 PM

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The South Korean men's basketball national team, led by Coach Mazurs, defeated "home team" Japan 67-57 to reach the top of the Asian Games for the first time in 12 years.

Ace Lee Hyun-jung, who led the offense throughout the tournament, recorded a double-double with 27 points and 18 rebounds in the final, playing a pivotal role in winning the gold medal.

(Produced and edited by Jinhyeong Park | Produced by Sports News Department)