Historic Shooting Performance Leads Team to Victory
In a historic performance, Busan KCC guard Heo Woong rewrote the Korean Basketball League record books with a 51-point explosion against Seoul SK. The 33-year-old sharpshooter propelled his team to a decisive 120-77 victory at Jamsil Student Gymnasium during Wednesday’s regular season matchup.
Record-Breaking Performance
Heo’s unprecedented scoring clinic featured 14 three-pointers made from 23 attempts (61% accuracy), including a remarkable 10 three-pointers during the first half alone. The veteran guard opened the game with perfect shooting in the initial quarter, sinking 6 of 8 attempts from beyond the arc.
“When I made those early shots, I knew it could be a special night,” Heo stated in post-game remarks. “The rhythm felt perfect from the opening possessions. This wasn’t just personal achievement – it was about securing our playoff position.”
Historical Context
The performance places Heo third in KBL history for single-game three-pointers made, trailing only Moon Kyung-eun (13) and Woo Ji-won (10). His 51-point total also ranks third in domestic professional basketball history behind Woo Ji-won’s 70-point game and Moon Kyung-eun’s 66-point outing.
Reports indicate controversy surrounding previous scoring records dates back to March 2004, when statistics were recorded before final team standings were determined. This led the KBL to suspend individual awards for two decades before reintroducing them in April 2024.
Playoff Implications
The victory improved Busan KCC’s record to 19-19, moving them into fifth place ahead of Suwon KT. Players emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum as postseason positioning develops.
“We’re focused on continuous improvement,” Heo added. “When we play with this energy, good things happen. I’ll keep working to deliver more memorable performances for our fans.”
