What Happened:

For three and a half quarters, Busan KCC Egis was locked in a back and forth battle against Nagasaki Velca.

But Louis King happened. And as a result, the visiting squad emerged with a big win on the road, as Busan KCC Egis toppled Nagasaki Velca, 98-83 at the Happiness Arena in Nagasaki, Japan.

It was a tied ballgame at 76-all at around the 8 minute mark of the fourth period, as both teams traded baskets throughout the first three quarters. But the game blew wide open behind timely baskets from Shawn Michael Long and a clutch triple from Yun Kichan to establish a five-point lead. 

However, it was at this point that King took over, as he led the charge and helped Egis finish on a 17-7 run to help the Korea-based squad earn the victory on the road.‍

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What It Means ‍

The game was touted as champion versus champion, and for all intents and purposes, this game delivered. 

For KCC, the win proved that their 1-5 record in their EASL maiden voyage was a thing of the past. With an electric group of imports in King and Long and mainstays Heo Hoon, Busan proved they have the right mix to make waves this season

Nagasaki’s squad may have to lick their wounds with this loss, but there’s still reason for optimism. Yudai Baba and company will still be formidable foes, as they set their sights on their next opponent, Macau Hou Chon.‍

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Player of the Game:‍

Louis King stamped his class on the game, erupting for a season-high 44 points in Busan’s; victory.  He also finished with a near triple double, amassing 12 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 blocks.

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Super Statistic: 23 vs 11 FTA‍

Egis was almost spotless from the free throw line, as they tallied 20/23 from the free throw line. In comparison, Velca only shot 8/11 from the charity stripe

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Next Up ‍

Nagasaki Velca will be on the road in their next game, as they challenge Macau Hou Chon at the Tap Seac Multi-Sports Pavilion on October 28. Both teams will be on the hunt for their first win, ensuring that action will be fast and furious in their head-to-head matchup.

Busan KCC Egis will also face Macau Hou Chon next, as they host the visiting team inside the Busan Sajik Gymnasium. Will the KBL champions be able to put together back-to-back wins?