Just because the 9th-game winning streak ended, did you think the Samsung surge was over? They beat Hyundai Mobis and bounced back immediately... 10 wins in 11 games, tying the all-time shortest record

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The end of a 9-game opening winning streak did not mean the end of the surge. Seoul Samsung, which had finished last for five consecutive years, shook off the disappointment of defeat and immediately added another win. In particular, by achieving 10 wins in just 11 games, they tied the KBL all-time record for the shortest time to reach 10 wins.

Samsung, led by head coach Kim Sang-sik, defeated Ulsan Hyundai Mobis 81-76 in an away game at Ulsan Dongcheon Gymnasium on the 5th in the 2026~2027 KCC Pro Basketball regular season.

With this win, Samsung recorded a 10-win, 1-loss record for the season and led the league. On the other hand, Hyundai Mobis fell into a two-game losing streak and remained in last place, 10th, with a 3-win, 8-loss record.

It was a meaningful victory for Samsung. Previously, Samsung ended its 9-game opening winning streak by losing 76-90 to Seoul SK in the "S-Derby" on the 1st of last month. The disappointment was great, as the winning streak that had written new club history came to an end, and it was a loss suffered against a rival.

However, Samsung did not waver. They secured a win immediately in their away game against Hyundai Mobis, continuing their upward momentum. A single defeat did not stop Samsung's surge.

Most importantly, they set a major record that will go down in KBL history. Samsung achieved 10 wins in 11 games, tying the KBL all-time record for the shortest time to reach 10 wins.

Previously, Daejeon Hyundai in the 1999~2000 season, Suwon Samsung in the 2000~2001 season, Wonju TG Sambo in the 2003~2004 season, Wonju Dongbu in the 2011~2012 season, Goyang Orions in the 2015~2016 season, and Wonju DB in the 2023~2024 season had recorded 10 wins in 11 games. This Samsung team is the seventh to achieve this feat.

In particular, Samsung also recorded a 10-win, 1-loss record in their first 11 games of the 2000~2001 season. At that time, Samsung finished first in the regular season and then won the championship series, achieving an overall title. They have shown the exact same start as when they won the overall title 26 years ago.

Furthermore, five of the six teams that previously achieved 10 wins in 11 games also won the regular season title in those respective seasons. This underscores the significant meaning of a 10-win, 1-loss record early in the season.

Even more surprising is Samsung's transformation. Until last season, Samsung had finished last for five consecutive years, suffering a blow to its pride. However, this season they have been reborn as a completely different team. After setting a club record with a 9-game opening winning streak, they also tied the all-time record for the shortest time to reach 10 wins.

They continued to show strong form on the road as well. Samsung has run up a seven-game away winning streak from April last year until this day, tying the club's all-time record for the longest away winning streak.

At the center of today's victory was Round 1 MVP Kerem Kanter. Kanter played 35 minutes and 37 seconds, recording a game-high 32 points and 12 rebounds among both teams.

Veteran Lee Gwan-hee also contributed with 14 points. In particular, he scored 12 points in the fourth quarter alone, fully fulfilling his role as a go-to scorer. Han Ho-bin also contributed to the team's victory with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Samsung ended the first half leading 38-35. Although Hyundai Mobis launched a counterattack, Samsung had Kanter. Kanter led the offense by scoring a whopping 13 points in the third quarter alone. Samsung took a 24-18 lead in the third quarter, extending their gap to 9 points.

In the fourth quarter as well, Hyundai Mobis did not back down easily. They attempted a comeback led by Omari Spellman, who joined as a temporary replacement player.

However, this time Lee Gwan-hee stepped up as the go-to scorer. Lee made three 2-point shots and two 3-point shots in the fourth quarter alone, accounting for 12 points. Every time Hyundai Mobis' pursuit intensified, he fired off scores to protect the team's lead. Ultimately, Samsung shook off Hyundai Mobis' late-game chase to secure a 5-point victory.

Of course, it is still early in the season. But the transformation of Samsung, which had suffered the humiliation of finishing last for five consecutive years, is clear. They proved their resilience by securing a win immediately after their 9-game opening winning streak ended.

Previously, Seoul SK head coach Jeon Hee-cheol also acknowledged that Samsung "has changed." Now, Samsung is showing the qualities of a strong team, going beyond a mere surge.

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