NBL24 stat attack round 14: Kings vs United

In terms of NBL fixtures, none are bigger than Sydney versus Melbourne.

The two-time reigning champions against the current league front-runners.

Before the two arch-rivals take to the hardwood at Qudos Bank Arena on Thursday from 7.15pm AEDT, let's check out all the stats that matter.

SYDNEY KINGS

• Sydney has won eight of its last nine games against Melbourne at Qudos Bank Arena.
• Sydney has won the first half in each of its last four games against Melbourne.
• DJ Hogg has recorded at least one block in each of his last 15 home appearances.
• Sydney ranks first in the league for points per game this season (95.4).
• Sydney ranks first in the league for first-quarter points per game this season (25.1).
• Sydney ranks first for bench points per game (33.2) this season.
• Sydney ranks first in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.7).
• Sydney ranks 10th in the league for turnovers per game this season (14.2).
• Sydney ranks 10th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (14.2).
• Jordan Hunter recorded a career-high 16 rebounds against Cairns on Friday night.
• Jonah Bolden is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (7.1) and three-point shooting percentage (43.1)% this season.
• Kouat Noi - 50th game for Sydney.
• Denzel Valentine scored a career-high 29 points against Cairns on Friday night.
• Shaun Bruce has recorded 34 career three-pointers against Melbourne - most against any opponent.
• DJ Hogg has a career average of 3.5 three-pointers per game against Melbourne - most against any opponent.
• Jordan Hunter ranks first among qualified players for field goal percentage (63) this season.
• Jaylin Galloway ranks second among qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.

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MELBOURNE UNITED

• Melbourne holds a 10-1 record when allowing fewer than 90 points this season.
• Melbourne has won the fourth quarter in nine of its last 11 games against Sydney.
• Melbourne ranks first in the league for blocks per game this season (4.8).
• Melbourne ranks first in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (42.1%).
• Melbourne ranks first in the league for defensive rating this season (107.9).
• Melbourne ranks second in the league for points per game this season (94.3).
• Melbourne ranks second for bench points per game (32.1) this season.
• Melbourne ranks second in the league for offensive rating this season (117.6).
• Melbourne ranks 10th in the league for free throw percentage this season (70.5 per cent).
• Melbourne is averaging 102.6 points per 40 minutes while Flynn Cameron is on the floor this season - the highest mark of any qualified player in the league.
• Chris Goulding has hit 3+ three-pointers in 10 consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Chris Goulding is one of only two qualified players to have made a three in every game this season.
• Shea Ili recorded a career-high nine assists in his last outing against Sydney in Round 8.
• Ariel Hukporti has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (90) of any player in the league this season.
• Jo Lual-Acuil Jr ranks first among qualified players for blocks per game (1.9) this season.
• Ian Clark ranks first among qualified players for 3P% (52.5%) this season.
• Ariel Hukporti ranks first among qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (15.9) this season.