Davis Dominates as Sydney Kings Take Control in NBL Finals
The Sydney Kings have surged ahead in the NBL Championship Series and Kendric Davis has emerged as the driving force behind their Game 3 victory over the Adelaide 36ers. With the series tied at 1-1, Sunday’s clash at Qudos Bank Arena drew a record-breaking crowd of 18,373 fans, eager to witness the showdown between two of the league’s premier teams.
From the tip-off, the atmosphere was electric. Both teams came out shooting hot, with early three-pointers from Tim Soares and Jaylin Galloway for Sydney, matched by Adelaide’s Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham. The first quarter ended with the Sixers slightly ahead, fueled by John Jenkins’ four three-pointers, but the game remained tight, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.
Kendric Davis, who had struggled in Game 2 with poor shooting and visible frustration, flipped the script entirely. He poured in 34 points, adding a Championship Series record 15 assists. His court vision, efficiency and calm under pressure helped Sydney dominate the fourth quarter, outscoring Adelaide 54-40 in the second half. Galloway’s sharpshooting and Xavier Cooks’ all-around performance gave the Kings additional firepower, while Tim Soares provided crucial scoring and rebounding. Defensively, Matthew Dellavedova’s relentless pressure on Bryce Cotton limited Adelaide’s star guard to just 15 points and forced critical turnovers.
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Adelaide fought hard, with Jenkins finishing the game with 22 points and Cheatham contributing a double-double, but the Sixers couldn’t respond to Sydney’s late-game surge. Cotton’s impact was muted compared to Game 2, despite dishing out 12 assists and Adelaide now faces a 2-1 series deficit with the next game set back in their home arena.
This victory puts the Kings one win away from claiming their third championship in six years. The tension is mounting as the series now shifts to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, where the Sixers will have a chance to force a decisive Game 5 back in Sydney. The stakes are enormous, not just for the teams, but for fans and the league itself, as the NBL continues to grow in visibility and excitement.
For basketball fans around the world, this series highlights how quickly momentum can swing and how star performances can define the championship narrative. The Sydney Kings have demonstrated resilience, precision and poise under pressure, but the Sixers remain dangerous and the series is far from over.
Stay with us as this thrilling NBL Finals unfolds and follow the action closely to see who will rise to the occasion and who will fall short in the race for the championship.
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