Seoul SK Knights edged Changwon LG Sakers 86-85 in a tense Korean Basketball League matchup on October 24, 2026, at Jamsil Students’ Gymnasium. The one-point result came down to the final possession, with Seoul’s defense forcing a contested fadeaway that rimmed out as the buzzer sounded.

A one-possession game from start to finish

The Knights led 22-20 after the first quarter, 43-41 at halftime and 64-63 through three periods, but neither team could build a comfortable cushion. Changwon repeatedly answered Seoul’s runs with timely three-point shooting, while Seoul stayed in front by attacking the offensive glass and getting to the free-throw line in the second half.

The final quarter featured seven lead changes and four ties. With just over two minutes remaining, Changwon tied the game at 80-80 on a driving layup, setting up a dramatic finish in front of a loud home crowd.

Key moments in the final stretch

Seoul reclaimed the lead at 83-80 when its veteran guard hit a step-back three from the top of the key with 1:38 left. Changwon answered with a quick post score and then forced a turnover, but the Sakers could only split a pair of free throws to make it 83-82. Seoul’s import forward converted a tough turnaround jumper on the next possession, pushing the margin to 85-82. Changwon hit a corner three to cut it to 85-84, and after Seoul made one of two free throws, the Sakers had a final chance. Their last-second three-pointer missed, and Seoul escaped with the one-point win.

Tactical story: defense and second chances

Seoul SK won the rebounding battle 39-34 and turned 12 offensive boards into 18 second-chance points, a decisive edge in such a close game. The Knights also limited Changwon to 9-of-28 shooting from beyond the arc in the second half after the Sakers had burned them early from deep. Changwon’s half-court offense was efficient when it got the ball inside, but Seoul’s help defense and late rotations forced several contested jumpers in the final four minutes.

Standout players

• Seoul SK import forward: 22 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks, including the go-ahead turnaround jumper in the final minute.
• Seoul SK veteran guard: 17 points and 8 assists, with the crucial step-back three in crunch time.
• Changwon LG import center: 24 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the paint for long stretches.
• Changwon LG shooting guard: 15 points and 4 three-pointers, keeping the Sakers within striking distance.

What the result means

The win gives Seoul SK Knights an important early-season confidence boost in the KBL standings and reinforces their reputation for winning close games at home. For Changwon LG Sakers, the loss is a narrow road defeat that will sting, but the team’s interior play and resilience suggest it will remain competitive in the upper half of the table. The 86-85 final score will be remembered as one of the early highlights of the Korean Basketball League season.