NBL24 stat attack round 19: Kings vs Hawks

Sunday's Freeway Series showdown will see more than the Adrian Hurley Cup on offer, with both the Sydney Kings and Illawarra Hawks vying for a finals spot.

Before the two NSW rivals hit the hardwood at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday, let's check out al the key stats that matter.

SYDNEY KINGS

• Sydney has won eight of its last nine games against Illawarra.
• Sydney has won the second quarter in each of its last five games.
• Sydney ranks first in the league for points per game this season (94.4).
• Sydney ranks first in the league for rebounds per game this season (44.3).
• Sydney ranks first for bench points per game (33.1) this season.
• Sydney ranks ninth in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.4).
• Sydney ranks first in the league for Q2 points per game this season (24.4).
• Sydney ranks 10th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.2).
• Sydney ranks second in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (44.1).
• Jaylen Adams has scored 20+ points in each of his last five appearances against teams that held a losing record.
• Jaylen Adams is the only Sydney player to have started every game this season.
• Makuach Maluach recorded a career-high four three-pointers in his last outing against Illawarra.
• Kouat Noi has a career average of 1.7 three-pointers per game against Illawarra - most against any opponent.
• DJ Hogg has recorded at least one block in eight consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Jaylen Adams has scored 15+ points in seven consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Jordan Hunter ranks first among qualified players for field goal percentage (59.9) this season.
• Makuach Maluach ranks first among qualified players for effective field goal percentage (71.4) this season.

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ILLAWARRA HAWKS

• Illawarra has won the fourth quarter in each of its last four games.
• Illawarra holds a 9-3 record when winning the rebound count this season.
• Illawarra has scored 80+ points in each of its last 14 games - the team's longest streak since 2016-17.
• Illawarra ranks first for points in the paint per game (45.9) this season.
• Illawarra ranks second for fast break points per game (10.3) this season.
• Illawarra ranks second in the league for turnover percentage this season (12.3).
• Illawarra ranks ninth in the league for first-quarter points per game this season (22.2).
• Tyler Harvey has recorded 52 career three-pointers against Sydney - most against any opponent.
• Lachlan Olbrich has a career average of 6.7 rebounds per game against Sydney - most against any opponent.
• Sam Froling ranks second among qualified players for points in the paint per game (11.5) this season.
• Sam Froling ranks third among qualified players for rebounds per game (7.8) this season.
• Tyler Harvey ranks fourth among qualified players for free-throw percentage (87.3) this season.
• Wani Swaka Lo Buluk ranks forth among qualified players for assist/turnover ratio (3.1) this season.