NBL24 stat attack round 20: Kings vs Phoenix

It all comes down to this Saturday for the Sydney Kings, when they travel to John Cain Arena to take on the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

The game is a must-win for the Hoops Capital side, as they attempt to lock in a spot in the post-season, against the 10th-placed Phoenix.

Ahead of the vital round 20 clash, tipping off at 5.30pm AEDT, let's check out all the stats that matter.

SYDNEY KINGS

• Sydney has lost each of its last four away games.
• Sydney has won four of its last five games at John Cain Arena.
• Sydney has won the first quarter in each of its six previous games against South East Melbourne at John Cain Arena.
• Sydney has won the second quarter in each of its last six games.
• Heading into round 20, Sydney ranks first in the league for rebounds per game this season (44).
• Heading into round 20, Sydney ranks second in the league for points per game this season (94.4).
• Heading into round 20, Sydney ranks first for bench points per game (32.9) this season.
• Heading into round 20, Sydney ranks 10th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.8).
• Heading into round 20, Sydney ranks 10th in the league for turnovers per game this season (13.9).
• Heading into round 20, Sydney ranks 10th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (23.0).
• Heading into round 20, Sydney ranks ninth in the league for defensive rating this season (114.6).
• DJ Hogg has recorded at least one block in nine consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league heading into Round 20.
• Angus Glover has recorded the most field goal attempts without being blocked (124) of any player in the league this season.
• Jaylen Adams has scored 15+ points in eight consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league heading into Round 20.
• Heading into round 20, Jordan Hunter ranks first among qualified players for field goal percentage (60.4) this season.
• Heading into round 20, Makuach Maluach ranks first among qualified players for true shooting percentage (73.1) this season.
• Heading into round 20, Jonah Bolden ranks fifth among qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.8) this season.

READ MORE: KINGS' ROAD TO THE POST-SEASON EXPLAINED

SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX

• South East Melbourne has lost eight of its last nine games.
• South East Melbourne has lost the first half in 12 of its last 13 games.
• South East Melbourne has won the third quarter in 18 of its last 20 home games.
• SE Melbourne has won each of its last six games when allowing fewer than 90 points.
• Heading into round 20, South East Melbourne ranks first in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.9).
• Heading into round 20, South East Melbourne ranks first in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.2).
• South East Melbourne ranks 10th for bench points per game (23.4) this season.
• Heading into round 20, South East Melbourne ranks 10th in the league for offensive rating this season (107.6).
• Heading into round 20, South East Melbourne ranks 10th in the league for defensive rating this season (117.2).
• Heading into round 20, South East Melbourne ranks 10th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (51.9).
• Heading into round 20, South East Melbourne ranks 10th in the league for points per game this season (87.3).
• Ben Ayre has been blocked on 9.3 per cent of his field goal attempts this season - the highest mark of any player in the league.
• Owen Foxwell recorded a career-high six assists in his last outing against Sydney in round 17.
• Matt Kenyon - 100th game.
• Ben Ayre recorded a career-high five three-pointers in his last outing against Sydney.
• Owen Foxwell scored a career-high 14 points in his last appearance.
• Heading into Round 20, Ben Ayre ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for free-throw percentage (88.9) this season.
• Heading into Round 20, Mitch Creek ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for points per game (21.1) this season.