Wonju Dongbu Promy escaped with a 95-93 road win over Anyang JungKwanJang Red Boosters in a Korean Basketball League thriller on October 25, 2026. The game featured 12 lead changes and was decided in the final minute by clutch free throws and a missed Anyang three-pointer at the buzzer.

Match overview

Both teams played at a high tempo from the opening tip. Anyang JungKwanJang Red Boosters used home energy to build an early four-point lead, but Wonju Dongbu Promy answered with a balanced attack. The second half became a possession-by-possession battle, with neither team able to pull away. The final quarter alone produced 48 points, and the outcome stayed uncertain until the last shot.

Wonju’s backcourt controlled the pace late, while Anyang relied on isolation scoring and offensive rebounding to stay close. In the end, the visitors made one more play in a game that could have gone either way.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

Key moments

• Anyang’s fast start: The Red Boosters opened with an 8-2 run and led 24-22 after the first quarter behind early three-point shooting.
• Wonju’s response: The Promy closed the second quarter on a 9-2 run to tie the game 47-47 at halftime.
• Third-quarter edge: Wonju outscored Anyang 24-22 in the third, taking a 71-69 lead into the final period.
• Final-minute drama: With 38 seconds left, Kim Min-soo made two free throws to put Wonju up 94-91. Anyang’s Park Ji-hoon answered with a driving layup, but Ethan Thompson added one free throw for 95-93, and Park’s contested three at the buzzer rimmed out.

Tactical story

Both teams used small-ball lineups for long stretches, which created a fast, open game. Wonju Dongbu Promy attacked the offensive glass and generated second-chance points, while Anyang JungKwanJang Red Boosters tried to win with isolation plays from its guards. The difference came at the free-throw line and in transition defense. Wonju forced 12 Anyang turnovers and converted them into 17 points. Anyang was efficient inside but shot only 8-of-26 from beyond the arc, including several rushed attempts in the final two minutes.

Standout performers

• Park Ji-hoon (Anyang JungKwanJang Red Boosters): 25 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds; carried the offense and hit several tough shots late.
• Marcus Thornton (Anyang JungKwanJang Red Boosters): 20 points, 9 rebounds; dominated the mid-range but was limited to one shot in the final minute.
• Kim Min-soo (Wonju Dongbu Promy): 23 points, 8 assists; controlled tempo and made the decisive free throws.
• Ethan Thompson (Wonju Dongbu Promy): 19 points, 11 rebounds; provided crucial second-chance points and defensive versatility.

Season impact

The result gives Wonju Dongbu Promy a valuable road victory in the Korean Basketball League standings and reinforces its reputation as a team that executes late. Anyang JungKwanJang Red Boosters will feel they let a winnable home game slip away, especially after leading early and tying the score in the fourth quarter. The narrow head-to-head result could matter when tiebreakers are applied later in the season. Both teams now turn to quick turnarounds, with Wonju looking to build momentum and Anyang focusing on late-game execution.