NBL24 round 12 stat attack: Kings vs Hawks

The Sydney Kings and Illawarra Hawks will both be looking to return to the winner's circle on Monday, when the two Freeway Series rivals lock horns on Christmas night.

The second annual December 25 fixture looms as a massive one for the Hoops Capital side at Qudos Bank Arena, as to presents them a chance to cemeent their spot in the top four.

Before the two NSW rivals hit the hardwood in Sydney, check out all the key stats.

SYDNEY KINGS

• Sydney has won each of its last eight games against Illawarra.
• Sydney has won the second half in 13 of its last 14 home games after trailing at half-time.
• Jordan Hunter has scored the first basket in each of the last two games between Sydney and Illawarra.
• Sydney ranks first in the league for points per game this season (95.4).
• Sydney ranks first in the league for first half points per game this season (49.5).
• Sydney ranks first in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.9).
• Sydney ranks first for bench points per game (32.3) this season.
• Sydney ranks 10th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.6).
• Sydney ranks 10th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (48.0).
• Sydney ranks 10th in the league for turnovers per game this season (14.6).
• Makuach Maluach scored a career-high 16 points in his last outing against Illawarra in Round 6.
• Jonah Bolden is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (7.2) and three-point shooting percentage (42.6 per cent) this season.
• Jaylin Galloway has recorded 2+ steals in three consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• DJ Hogg recorded a career-high eight assists against the Breakers on Friday.
• DJ Hogg has recorded at least one block in five consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• DJ Hogg has a career average of 3.5 three-pointers per game against Illawarra - equal-most against any opponent.
• Jordan Hunter ranks first among qualified players for field goal (64 per cent) this season.
• Jaylen Adams ranks third among qualified players for assists per game (5.4) this season.

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ILLAWARRA HAWKS

• Illawarra has lost 19 of its last 22 away games.
• Illawarra has lost each of its last 27 games after trailing at half-time.
• Sam Froling has recorded a double-double in each of Illawarra's last two games against Sydney.
• Illawarra ranks second for points in the paint per game (43.6) this season.
• Illawarra ranks 10th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (52.4 per cent).
• Illawarra ranks ninth in the league for defensive rating this season (115).
• Illawarra ranks ninth in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (36.5 per cent).
• Sam Froling has a career average of 8.0 rebounds per game against Sydney - equal most against any opponent.
• Tyler Harvey ranks first amongst qualified players for free-throw percentage (92.6) this season.
• Wani Swaka Lo Buluk ranks second amongst qualified players for assist/turnover ratio (3.8) this season.
• Sam Froling ranks second among qualified players for points in the paint per game (11.3) this season.
• Sam Froling ranks second among qualified players for rebounds per game (8.2) this season.