Kanter Hits Game-Winning 3-Pointer With 4.6 Seconds Left... Samsung Starts Season With Three Straight Wins for First Time in 23 Years

Samsung, which finished at the bottom of the standings for the past five consecutive seasons in professional basketball, is creating a buzz early in the season.

Powered by Kanter's dramatic, game-winning three-pointer with 4.6 seconds remaining, the team has achieved three consecutive opening-game wins for the first time in an astonishing 23 years.

With the game tied, Samsung found itself on the brink of defeat after allowing a layup to Sono's Lee Jae-do with 21 seconds left on the clock.

During the final timeout, Samsung head coach Kim Sang-sik pulled aside Kanter—who had missed all six of his previous three-point attempts—and gave him specific instructions.

Jamsil Student Gymnasium erupted in celebration as Kanter's three-pointer from the right 45-degree angle went through the net with 4.6 seconds remaining.

With a thrilling one-point comeback victory marking their first 3-0 start in 23 years, the Samsung players hugged Kanter and reveled in the joy of the win.

(Video Editing: Ha Seong-won)
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