Never underestimate the value of a hot shooter.

Shuhei Komatsu of the Niigata Albirex BB proved this point on Saturday, leading his club to an 80-66 win over the host Kyoto Hannaryz.

Komatsu scored a season-high 24 points and canned 8 of 10 3-point shots. His previous season-high output was 11 points.