Suwon kt Blows Out Title Contender Changwon LG 97-72 Behind Paris Bass's Double-Double Masterclass

Summary In an electrifying early-season clash in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), the Suwon kt Sonicboom secured their first victory of the 2026–2027 season by decisively defeating Changwon LG Sakers with a 97-72 blowout at the Suwon kt Sonicboom Arena. The matchup drew intense attention from Korean sports fans as Changwon LG entered the contest widely regarded as a formidable title contender, having finished the previous regular season atop the league standings and opened this season by routing defending champions Busan KCC. From the opening tip, Suwon kt seized momentum through an explosive perimeter shooting display. Propelled by early triples from Moon Jeong-hyeon and sharpshooter Jeon Seong-hyen, kt sank six three-pointers in the first quarter alone to edge ahead 27-26. The real breakthrough unfolded in the second quarter, spearheaded by American forward Paris Bass. Dominating both inside and outside the paint with scoring and vision, Bass ignited a lopsided quarter while LG struggled through severe shooting woes, managing just a 29 percent success rate on two-point attempts compared to kt's 55 percent. By halftime, kt had surged to a commanding 53-39 lead. Although Changwon LG mounted a spirited comeback in the third quarter behind back-to-back outside shots from Jeong In-deok and a triple by former kt star Yang Hong-seok, kt stifled the run late in the quarter with key baskets and free throws from Trey Porter. In the final frame, Asian Quota player Miguel Oczon iced the contest by draining consecutive three-pointers. At one point late in the fourth quarter, kt orchestrated an 11-0 scoring blitz to balloon their advantage to 27 points, effectively putting the game out of reach. Paris Bass headlined the victory with a stellar double-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds—marking his second consecutive double-double of the young campaign—while forward Moon Jeong-hyeon also delivered a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. For LG, Archie Goodwin's 20 points and Assem Marei's 10 points and 13 rebounds were not enough to overcome kt's balanced firepower and scorching shooting form. The decisive win establishes Suwon kt as a fierce competitor in the new KBL campaign and proves they can dismantle the league's top contenders.