Anyang JungKwanJang Red Boosters vs Suwon KT Sonicboom: Red Boosters Win 75-72 on KBL Open Match Day

The Anyang JungKwanJang Red Boosters opened the Korean Basketball League Open Match Day with a hard-fought 75-72 victory over the Suwon KT Sonicboom at Anyang Gymnasium on Friday, September 25, 2026. In a game that stayed close from the opening tip to the final possession, Anyang used timely defense, inside scoring, and clutch free throws to secure the win in front of a lively home crowd.

The result gives the Red Boosters an important early-season boost in the KBL standings, while Suwon KT leave Anyang with a narrow defeat after leading in the closing minutes. The game was decided in the final two minutes, when Anyang closed on a 5-0 run and forced the Sonicboom into contested shots on their last three possessions.

Match Overview

Anyang and Suwon KT traded punches throughout the afternoon. The Sonicboom started brightly behind Heo Hoon’s playmaking and Paris Bass’s aggressive work on the boards, taking a 21-18 lead after the first quarter. Anyang responded in the second period with a more disciplined half-court attack, outscoring KT 20-15 to take a 38-36 halftime advantage.

The third quarter was a defensive struggle. Neither team could build a double-digit lead, and the period ended with the score tied 55-55. Suwon KT briefly looked like it might pull away early in the fourth, but Anyang’s veteran core settled the game down and executed in the half-court when it mattered most.

• First quarter: Anyang 18, Suwon KT 21
• Second quarter: Anyang 20, Suwon KT 15
• Third quarter: Anyang 17, Suwon KT 19
• Fourth quarter: Anyang 20, Suwon KT 17
• Final score: Anyang JungKwanJang Red Boosters 75, Suwon KT Sonicboom 72

Key Moments

The decisive stretch came with just over two minutes remaining. Suwon KT held a 72-70 lead after a Paris Bass put-back, but Anyang answered immediately with a perfectly executed interior possession. Oh Se-keun received the ball on the left block, drew a double-team, and powered in a hook shot to tie the game at 72-72.

On the next possession, Byeon Jun-hyeong read a lazy KT pass near the top of the key, stepped into the passing lane, and raced the other way for a transition layup. That basket gave Anyang a 74-72 lead and forced Suwon KT to call timeout. Out of the timeout, the Sonicboom looked for Heo Hoon off a screen, but Anyang switched cleanly and forced a deep, contested three-pointer that rimmed out.

Bae Byung-jun then extended the lead to three with a free throw, and Suwon KT’s final attempt from beyond the arc missed long. The Red Boosters grabbed the rebound and ran out the clock, sealing a 75-72 win on KBL Open Match Day.

Tactical Story

Anyang’s defensive game plan focused on slowing down Suwon KT’s pick-and-roll attack. The Red Boosters switched most screens in the fourth quarter, keeping Heo Hoon from turning the corner and forcing the Sonicboom into late-clock isolation attempts. Anyang also did a better job on the defensive glass in the second half, limiting KT’s second-chance opportunities after giving up several offensive rebounds early.

Offensively, Anyang leaned on its size inside. The Red Boosters scored 36 points in the paint compared to 28 for Suwon KT, and they generated 12 second-chance points. Their half-court execution was not always flashy, but it was efficient when the game slowed down. Anyang finished with 27 made field goals on 61 attempts, while KT shot 26-of-65 from the floor.

Suwon KT’s best stretches came when Heo Hoon pushed the tempo and found shooters in transition. However, the Sonicboom committed 14 turnovers, four more than Anyang, and those extra possessions proved costly. KT also struggled at the free-throw line, making 11 of 16 attempts, while Anyang converted 17 of 22.

Standout Players

• Oh Se-keun (Anyang): 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks. The veteran center was the anchor on both ends and delivered the game-tying basket in the clutch.
• Byeon Jun-hyeong (Anyang): 15 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals. His transition layup in the final two minutes was the play of the game.
• Bae Byung-jun (Anyang): 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 three-pointers. He provided spacing and hit a crucial free throw late.
• Park Ji-hoon (Anyang): 11 points and 7 rebounds, giving the Red Boosters valuable energy off the bench.
• Heo Hoon (Suwon KT): 20 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds. He kept KT in the game with shot creation and pace.
• Paris Bass (Suwon KT): 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 steals. He was KT’s most consistent interi