The 2025-2026 LG Electronics professional basketball regular season delivered another round of drama on March 22, 2026, as Wonju DB Promy secured a crucial 78-74 victory over Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus at the Wonju DB Promy Arena. With this win, DB not only maintained their grip on fourth place in the standings but also officially clinched a spot in the playoffs, setting the stage for what fans hope will be a thrilling postseason run. The home crowd was treated to a contest that had everything: early surges, a dominant third quarter, and a nail-biting finish that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
From the opening tip, DB’s intent was crystal clear—push the pace and capitalize on fast breaks. The first quarter saw DB race out to a 6-0 advantage in transition points, a testament to their aggressive mindset. Despite allowing Korea Gas Corporation a couple of early three-point makes, DB quickly regained momentum thanks to the efforts of Henry Ellenson and Park In-woong. By the end of the quarter, DB held a slim four-point lead, 23-19, setting the tone for the rest of the contest.
The second quarter proved pivotal. Korea Gas Corporation, still reeling from their grueling double-overtime loss to Suwon KT just two days earlier, struggled to find their shooting rhythm. For nearly five minutes, they failed to register a single field goal, and DB seized the opportunity. Kim Bo-bae and Esam Mustafa helped stretch the lead to double digits, and by halftime, the home side held a comfortable 39-31 advantage. The visitors attempted to stay within reach through free throws, but DB’s defense and up-tempo offense kept them at bay.
After the break, DB continued to assert their dominance. Lee Yong-woo’s three-pointer early in the third quarter fueled a scoring burst, and Korea Gas Corporation’s mounting turnovers only widened the gap. The highlight of the quarter came when Lee Sun Albano drained a buzzer-beating three-pointer, pushing DB’s lead to a daunting 20 points (65-45) as the teams headed into the final period. Albano’s performance in the third, where he poured in nine points, was especially critical in fending off any potential comeback.
But basketball is a game of runs, and the visitors weren’t about to quit. Drawing on the experience and grit of veteran center Ra Gun-ah, Korea Gas Corporation began chipping away at the deficit in the fourth quarter. Ra, who finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds, spearheaded the charge with a series of inside baskets and clutch free throws. DB’s offense, meanwhile, stalled for more than six minutes, allowing the visitors to slice the lead to just 10 points. The tension in the arena was palpable as Yang Woo-hyuk, Shin Seung-min, and Kim Min-gyu knocked down consecutive three-pointers in the final 90 seconds, narrowing the margin to a precarious four points with time running out.
Despite the late flurry, DB managed to steady the ship. Esam Mustafa’s timely basket and defensive stops by the likes of Park In-woong and Ellenson helped the home team withstand the onslaught. As the final buzzer sounded, the DB faithful erupted in celebration, knowing their team had punched its ticket to the postseason and extended its home winning streak against Korea Gas Corporation to five games.
“This was a team win,” said DB’s head coach after the game, echoing what the stat sheet clearly showed. Ten different DB players registered points, with Ellenson and Park In-woong each contributing 12, Albano and Lee Yong-woo adding 11 apiece, and Mustafa chipping in 10. The balanced attack made it difficult for Korea Gas Corporation to focus their defensive efforts on any single player, a fact not lost on the opposition. “We couldn’t key in on just one guy,” admitted a Korea Gas Corporation assistant coach. “DB just kept coming at us from all directions.”
For Korea Gas Corporation, the defeat was especially bitter, coming on the heels of a heartbreaking 84-82 double-overtime loss to Suwon KT on March 20. That contest saw Ra Gun-ah achieve a historic milestone, becoming only the second player in KBL history to surpass 12,000 career points—a feat previously accomplished by Seo Jang-hoon. Despite Ra’s 26 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists in that game, the team’s overtime woes continued. Korea Gas Corporation has now played four overtime games this season, managing just one victory against three losses. The fatigue from those extended battles was evident in their sluggish start against DB, with shooting accuracy and defensive rotations both suffering.
Other notable contributors for Korea Gas Corporation included Sam Joseph Bellangel, Kim Jun-il, and the trio of late-game sharpshooters—Yang Woo-hyuk, Shin Seung-min, and Kim Min-gyu—who combined for a series of crucial threes in the closing moments. However, as has been the story of their season, the team’s inability to string together consistent performances over four quarters proved costly. With this loss, Korea Gas Corporation fell to 15-34, remaining in ninth place and just 1.5 games ahead of last-place Seoul Samsung. Their 11th consecutive road defeat only compounds the pressure as they look to avoid finishing at the bottom of the table with six games left to play.
Meanwhile, DB’s playoff berth is now secure, with their record improving to 29-20 and a 5.5-game cushion over seventh-place KT. They sit just two games behind third-place Seoul SK and will look to continue their momentum in their next matchup—an eagerly anticipated home showdown against second-place Anyang Jung Kwan Jang on March 24. That game promises to be a litmus test for DB’s postseason ambitions, especially given Jung Kwan Jang’s recent 86-77 victory over Suwon KT, which vaulted them into sole possession of second place in the league standings.
As the regular season enters its final stretch, every possession, every run, and every defensive stand takes on added significance. DB’s balanced attack and resilience under pressure have them peaking at just the right time, while Korea Gas Corporation, despite individual brilliance from Ra Gun-ah, must regroup quickly if they hope to end their season on a positive note. The playoff picture is taking shape, but as this week’s games proved, nothing is settled until the final horn sounds.