Lee Hyun-jung explodes for 12 points on three-pointers alone! Consecutive perimeter shots have his team, the Rip City Remix, fired up... He also grabbed 7 rebounds in the paint

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Lee Hyun-jung (26, Rip City Remix), the "ace" of the South Korean men's national basketball team who hit a three-pointer in the opening game, sank four three-pointers just one day later. His team separately highlighted Lee's consecutive three-point shots.

On the 12th (Korean time), Lee started in an away game against the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League for the 2026-2027 season, held at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, recording 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block.

Lee attempted 10 three-pointers on the day, making four. His shooting percentage was 40%. He hit the most three-pointers among Rip City players, scoring in double figures for the second consecutive game while wearing the Rip City uniform.

In particular, his consecutive three-pointers early in the first quarter stood out. With Rip City trailing 2-4, Lee secured a defensive rebound and then received a pass from Mark Sears to hit a go-ahead three-pointer, taking a 5-4 lead.

When Rip City immediately gave up two points to fall behind 5-6, he then caught a pass from Caleb Houston to fire off another perimeter shot. Thanks to Lee's consecutive three-pointers, Rip City regained the lead, 8-6.

Rip City was visibly excited by Lee's consecutive perimeter shots. The club uploaded a clip of Lee hitting three-pointers to its official social media page. The video featured the caption "Lee Hyun-jung's consecutive three-pointers," and the post included the phrase "Lee Hyun-jung, we are watching" along with target and fire emojis.

Lee's perimeter shooting did not stop there. With 2 minutes and 14 seconds left in the first quarter while trailing 18-26, he hit his third three-pointer. In the opening game on the previous day (the 11th), he made one of four three-point attempts, but on this day, he poured in 9 points in just the first quarter.

Additionally, with 56 seconds left in the third quarter while trailing 79-88, he hit his fourth perimeter shot to narrow the gap to 6 points.

He also contributed near the basket. Of the 7th rebounds Lee secured, four were offensive rebounds. He tied teammate Samson Johnson for the most offensive rebounds on Rip City.

Meanwhile, Rip City lost to Salt Lake City 102-123 on the day. After winning 108-93 at the same venue the previous day, Rip City finished its two-game opening road trip with a 1-1 record.

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