NBL25 round 16 stat attack: Kings vs United

Not only will second spot on the ladder go on the line when the Sydney Kings take on Melbourne United, so will bragging rights.

The round 16 clash, which will see Brian Goorjian take part in his 850th NBL game, between the two rivals at Qudos Bank Arena is sure to produce plenty of fireworks.

Before the two sides hit the hardwood from 7.15pm, check out all the key stats below.

SYDNEY KINGS

• Sydney has won the second half in each of its last nine games after trailing at half-time.
• Sydney has won the fourth quarter in 11 of its last 12 games.
• Sydney has won nine of its last 11 games against Melbourne at Qudos Bank Arena.
• Sydney ranks first in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (41.8).
• Eight different Sydney players have scored 20+ points in a game this season - most in the league.
• Sydney ranks first in the league for steals per game this season (7.9).
• Sydney ranks first in the league for blocks per game this season (4.7).
• Sydney ranks first for bench points per game (35.7) this season.
• Sydney ranks second in the league for points allowed per possession this season (1.10).
• Sydney ranks second for second-chance points per game (14.2) this season.
• Sydney ranks second in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (32.8).
• Alex Toohey has recorded 2+ steals in six consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Xavier Cooks is the only Sydney player to have started every game this season.
• Jason Spurgin has played the most minutes without scoring a point (20:20) of any player in the league this season.
• Cameron Oliver recorded an equal-career-high four three-pointers in his last outing against Melbourne.
• Izayah Le'afa ranks last among 50 qualified players for three-point field-goal percentage (25.3) this season.
• Keli Leaupepe recorded a career-high three three-pointers in his last outing against Melbourne.
• Xavier Cooks is just 11 away from 1,000 NBL career rebounds.
• Jaylen Adams ranks first among qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
• Kouat Noi ranks second among qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.9) this season.

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MELBOURNE UNITED

• Melbourne has won each of its last 14 Thursday night games.
• Melbourne has won each of its last seven games when allowing fewer than 90 points.
• Melbourne holds a 2-6 record when losing the rebound count this season.
• Melbourne has lost five of its last six games.
• Ian Clark ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for free-throw percentage (91.4) this season.
• Melbourne has scored the first basket in each of its last five games - the longest active streak in the league.
• Melbourne ranks first in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.9).
• Melbourne ranks first in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.7).
• Melbourne ranks second in the league for net rating this season (+5.2).
• Melbourne ranks ninth in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (23.6).
• Chris Goulding is one of only two qualified players to have made a three in every game this season.
• Chris Goulding has hit 3+ three-pointers in seven consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Marcus Lee has a career average of 8.2 rebounds per game against Sydney - most against any opponent.
• Robert Loe recorded a career-high 12 rebounds in his last appearance.
• Melbourne is +131 with Shea Ili on the floor and -78 when he's off this season - the best on/off split differential in the league.
• Marcus Lee ranks first among qualified players for blocks per game (1.7) this season.
• Jack White ranks second among qualified players for rebounds per game (9.5) this season.
• Matthew Dellavedova ranks first among qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (9.7) this season.