NBL24 round eight stat attack: Kings vs United

This Sunday's round eight fixture will pit first against second, as Melbourne United host the Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena.

Ahead of the blockbuster fixture, let's take a look at all the statistics that matter.

SYDNEY KINGS

• Sydney has won each of its last four games at John Cain Arena.
• Sydney has won each of its last three games against Melbourne.
• Sydney has won the third quarter in each of its last eight games after trailing at half-time.
• Sydney ranks first in the league for points per game this season (95.8).
• Sydney ranks first in the league for rebounds per game this season (45.2).
• Sydney ranks first in the league for assists per game this season (21.1).
• Sydney ranks first in the league for blocks per game this season (4.4).
• Sydney ranks ninth in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (75.5).
• Sydney ranks ninth in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (14.6).
• Jonah Bolden scored an equal-career-high 13 points in his last appearance.
• Jaylen Adams has made 2+ free throws in 21 consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Denzel Valentine has recorded the most field goal attempts without being blocked (90) of any player in the league this season.
• Jordan Hunter ranks first among qualified players for field goal percentage (66.7%) this season.

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MELBOURNE UNITED

• Melbourne has won seven of its last eight games.
• Melbourne has won each of its last four games after trailing at half-time.
• Melbourne ranks first in the league for opponent points per game this season (82.7).
• Melbourne ranks first in the league for defensive rating this season (105.2).
• Jo Lual-Acuil Jr has recorded 9+ rebounds in four consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Chris Goulding has hit at least one three-pointer in 40 consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Luke Travers has a career average of 1.4 three-pointers made per game against Sydney - most against any opponent.
• Flynn Cameron ranks first among qualified players for assist/turnover ratio (12) this season.
• Ian Clark has hit 2+ three-pointers in six consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Chris Goulding ranks first among qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.0) this season.