The roar inside 부산 사직체육관 on February 14, 2026, said it all: 부산 KCC had finally snapped their losing streak, putting on a show for their home fans and climbing back into the thick of the playoff hunt in the 2025-2026 LG전자 프로농구 season. Facing off against 대구 한국가스공사, a team desperate to end their own run of misfortune, KCC executed a near-flawless game plan to secure a decisive 88-76 victory. The win not only ended KCC’s two-game skid but propelled them from sixth to fifth place in the league standings, overtaking 수원 KT by virtue of a superior record at 20 wins and 20 losses.
The stakes were clear from the outset. KCC, eager to break free from recent struggles, had the added challenge of overcoming the absence of 송교창, who was sidelined again due to injury. Their opponents, 대구 한국가스공사, entered the contest burdened by a seven-game losing streak on the road and a record that had them tied for last place alongside 서울 삼성. The tension was palpable as the two squads exchanged blows in a fiercely contested first quarter, neither side willing to give an inch. By the end of the opening period, KCC held a slim two-point lead, a testament to both teams’ determination to reverse their fortunes.
But it was in the second and third quarters that KCC truly seized control. The dynamic duo of 허웅 and 숀 롱 ignited the offense, combining for a flurry of points that left the visitors reeling. According to multiple reports, "KCC는 허웅과 숀 롱의 합작 득점이 폭발하며 흐름을 완전히 가져왔다." Their synergy was on full display late in the first half: with 29 seconds left before halftime, 숀 롱 electrified the crowd with a powerful dunk, and just two ticks before the buzzer, 허웅 drained a smooth three-pointer, sending KCC into the break with a 42-32 advantage.
The third quarter saw KCC continue to press their advantage. 허웅 and 숀 롱 contributed 7 and 10 points respectively in the period, each knocking down a three-pointer to keep the pressure on. By the close of the third, the home side had stretched their lead to 70-55, seemingly putting the game out of reach. Rookie 윤기찬 chipped in valuable points throughout, ultimately finishing with 12—a performance that drew praise from both fans and analysts alike.
Yet, if anyone thought 대구 한국가스공사 would go quietly, they were mistaken. Early in the fourth quarter, with KCC leading 76-55, 전현우 caught fire. He rattled off three consecutive three-pointers, personally spearheading an 11-point run that breathed life back into the visitors’ hopes. As one account described, "전현우는 연속 3점포를 앞세워 팀의 11점 연속 득점을 이끌었다." The momentum seemed to be shifting, and the KCC faithful held their breath as the deficit began to shrink.
But KCC showed the poise of a playoff contender. 허웅, as he has so often done, answered immediately with a clutch three-pointer of his own, halting the surge and restoring order. Then, big man 장재석 delivered the exclamation point, slamming home two dunks in quick succession to extinguish any lingering threat. With the outcome no longer in doubt, KCC coach called the starters to the bench, allowing the home crowd to savor the final moments of a hard-earned victory.
The box score told the story of a balanced, determined effort. 숀 롱 was the engine, racking up 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists—a true all-around performance. 허웅, fresh off receiving a commemorative award for his record-setting 51-point game earlier in the month, poured in 20 points, including four from beyond the arc. Rookie 윤기찬’s 12 points provided a spark, while 장재석’s late-game heroics punctuated a solid night for the KCC frontcourt.
On the other side, 대구 한국가스공사 found bright spots despite the loss. 베니 보트라이트 contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds, while 라건아 notched a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Still, the team’s inability to contain KCC’s multi-pronged attack proved costly, and the defeat dropped them to 12-28, tied for the league’s basement with 서울 삼성.
KCC’s triumph was made all the sweeter by the context: the team had been clinging to the playoff cutoff at sixth place, and this victory not only snapped a losing streak but also granted them a crucial edge in the heated mid-table battle. As one report put it, "플레이오프 진출 마지노선인 6위를 지켜오던 부산 KCC는 이날 승리로 중위권 경쟁에서 한층 유리한 고지를 점했다." With the regular season grinding toward its conclusion, every win counts—and this one could prove pivotal.
Elsewhere in the league, 고양 소노 continued their own playoff push, toppling 울산 현대모비스 87-76 at 울산동천체육관. 네이던 나이트 was unstoppable, amassing 28 points and 23 rebounds in a dominant display, while 이정현 added 18 points and 9 assists. The win improved 소노’s record to 18-23, narrowing the gap to sixth-place 수원 KT to just two games. 울산 현대모비스, meanwhile, saw their winning streak snapped and remained in eighth place at 15-26, despite strong efforts from 존 이그부누, 존킴웰 피게로아, and 이승우, each scoring 12 points.
Back in 부산, KCC’s victory was a testament to resilience and teamwork. The home crowd, which had filled the arena with anticipation and hope, finally erupted in celebration as their team delivered a much-needed win. For 허웅, 숀 롱, and the rest of the squad, the focus now shifts to maintaining momentum and consolidating their position as the playoff race intensifies.
With the regular season entering its final stretch, 부산 KCC’s timely resurgence has injected fresh excitement into the league’s playoff chase. If they can build on this performance, there’s no telling how far this team can go. For now, the streak is over, the standings have shifted, and the 부산 faithful have reason to believe once more.