Leaupepe's record-breaking night against Bullets
6 Oct
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Sydney Kings' Keli Leaupepe has a night to remember during his side's nine-point win against the Bullets on Saturday night.
During the round three victory, King #249 played just 15:44 at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, which is the fewest minutes ever played by a player who scored at least 20 points in a game in Kings' history (scoring 23).
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This performance, which also included three rebounds and two triples, sees the Loyola Marymount University alum take the record over from teammate Kouat Noi, who played 17:32 for 23 points in round one of the NBL24 season.
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It wasn't just a memorable night for Leaupepe, with Goorjian also breaking a number of records.
Sydney's coach has now won 168 games with Kings, which is now the most games he’s won for any of his clubs - overtaking his old record of 167 games he won as coach of the South East Melbourne Magic.
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Saturday was also the first game he's won at Boondall in 20 years, with his last victory being game two of the 2003/2004 semi-finals against the Bullets.
The 3-1 Kings next take on Adelaide on Friday, October 11 from 7.30pm AEDT - broadcast live on ESPN via Kayo Sports.

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