Analysis · South Korean KBL · Round 7 · 2026/2027
Kerem Kanter's 30 points keep Seoul Samsung unbeaten against KCC Egis
Kanter made 11 of 12 two-pointers in 37 minutes as the KBL leaders beat KCC Egis 97-86 to move to 6-0.
PF, Seoul Samsung · Seoul Samsung 97-86 KCC Egis
Kerem Kanter
Seoul Samsung ThundersSouth Korean KBL
- Points
- 30
- Rebounds
- 7
- Assists
- 4
- Threes
- 1/6
- PIR
- 32
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-21
Kerem Kanter's 30 points decide Seoul Samsung v KCC Egis
Kerem Kanter decided the game with 30 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals as Seoul Samsung beat KCC Egis 97-86. It was the standout line on a night when the KBL leaders stayed perfect.
His scoring sat above his season average of 26.5 points across 6 games. His 4 assists also beat his average of 3.3, although his 7 rebounds fell short of the 10.7 he has been collecting.
Kanter holds a TeamKeys Rating of 92.9 for 2026/2027, sixth among 58 rated players in the league. His PIR of 32 equalled the figure posted by Shawn Long for KCC Egis.
TeamKeys Rating components, from 0 to 100, Kerem Kanter
League median
How did Kanter shoot 11/12 from two against KCC Egis?
Kanter built his 30 points close to the basket, making 11 of his 12 two-point attempts in 37 minutes. KCC Egis had no answer once he caught the ball inside.
The perimeter was a different story, with only 1 of his 6 three-pointers falling. He made up for it at the line, converting 5 of 6 free throws as his work inside drew contact.
His 4 steals turned defence into chances at the other end. He gave the ball away only 2 times, a tidy return for a player who spent 37 minutes at the centre of the attack.
| Stat | This game | Season average |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 30 | 26.5 |
| Rebounds | 7 | 10.7 |
| Assists | 4 | 3.3 |
Where Seoul Samsung pulled away from KCC Egis
Seoul Samsung won the game in the first and third quarters, taking them 30-21 and 22-13. Those two spells built the 11-point margin that KCC Egis could not close.
The visitors answered each time, winning the second quarter 28-23 and the fourth 24-22. Shawn Long gave them 21 points and 15 rebounds, while Louis King scored 21 off the bench with 3/5 from three.
Kanter also had plenty of help around him. Kwan Hee Lee scored 17, Chris McCullough and Kyutae Lee added 15 each, and Justin Gutang went 5/5 inside with 6 assists. For KCC Egis, Hoon Heo managed 7 assists, below his average of 8.9.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Kerem Kanter (Seoul Samsung) | 30 | 32 |
| Shawn Long (KCC Egis) | 21 | 32 |
| Louis King (KCC Egis) | 21 | 20 |
| Chris McCullough (Seoul Samsung) | 15 | 17 |
| Kyutae Lee (Seoul Samsung) | 15 | 16 |
| Kwan Hee Lee (Seoul Samsung) | 17 | 16 |
What the 97-86 win means for the KBL table
The win keeps Seoul Samsung unbeaten at 6-0 and first of 10 in the KBL. Anyang sit second at 6-2, with Wonju DB third at 3-3.
KCC Egis stay tenth at 2-5 after the defeat in round 7. Two strong scoring nights from Long and King were not enough against the league's only unbeaten side.
Both teams return on 25 October 2026. Seoul Samsung face Ulsan Mobis Phoebus with a perfect form line, while KCC Egis meet Goyang Sono Skygunners looking to climb off the bottom.
All figures come from the official box score of the game played on 21 October 2026. TeamKeys Rating ranks are among 58 rated players in the South Korean KBL for 2026/2027.
Questions people ask
How many points did Kerem Kanter score against KCC Egis?
Kerem Kanter scored 30 points in 37 minutes as Seoul Samsung beat KCC Egis 97-86. He made 11 of 12 two-pointers, 1 of 6 threes and 5 of 6 free throws, adding 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals.
Who was the top scorer for KCC Egis against Seoul Samsung?
Shawn Long and Louis King both scored 21 points for KCC Egis. Long added 15 rebounds in 37 minutes, while King came off the bench and made 3 of 5 threes in 23 minutes. It was not enough to avoid a 97-86 defeat.
When do Seoul Samsung and KCC Egis play next?
Both teams play on 25 October 2026. Seoul Samsung, top of the KBL at 6-0, face Ulsan Mobis Phoebus. KCC Egis, tenth of 10 at 2-5, meet Goyang Sono Skygunners as they try to move off the bottom of the table.
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