NBL25 round six stat attack: Kings vs Wildcats

The Sydney Kings will take on the Perth Wildcats for the second time in NBL25 this Friday.

Brian Goorjian's side won the first contest between the two arch-rivals, which has helped the Hoops Capital side to a 5-2 start to the season.

Before the opponents lock horns from 9.30pm AEDT on Friday, check out all the key stats.

SYDNEY KINGS

• The away team has won eight of Sydney's last 10 games.

• Sydney has won the first quarter in 11 of its last 13 games against Perth.

• Heading into round six, Sydney ranks 8th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.6).

• Izayah Le'Afa is shooting just 2-25 from the field and 1-20 from three this season.

• Sydney has scored the first basket in each of its last four games - the longest active streak in the league.

• This season, 37.4 per cent of Sydney's scoring has come from the bench - the highest mark in the league heading into round six.

• Heading into round six, Sydney ranks first in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (15.9).

• Heading into round six, Sydney ranks first in the league for steals per game this season (9.1).

• Heading into round six, Sydney ranks first in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.0).

• Heading into round six, Sydney ranks second for second-chance points per game (17.1) this season.

• Heading into round six, Sydney ranks ninth in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.0).

• Sydney is allowing just 74.8 points per 40 minutes while Alex Toohey is on the floor this season - the lowest mark of any qualified player in the league heading into round six.

• Jaylen Adams has recorded 23 career three-pointers against Perth - most against any opponent.

• Heading into round six, Xavier Cooks is one of only three qualified players ranked top 10 in the league for both points (18.1) and rebounds (9.0) per game this season.

• Cameron Oliver has a career average of 11.3 rebounds per game against Perth - most against any opponent.

• Heading into round six, Xavier Cooks is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in points (18.1) and rebounds (nine) per game this season.

• Jaylen Adams has recorded at least one steal in 10 consecutive appearances.

• Jaylen Adams has a career average of seven assists per game against Perth - most against any opponent.

• Jaylen Adams has a career average of 25.1 points per game against Perth - most against any opponent.

• Heading into round six, Xavier Cooks ranks first among qualified players for points per 36 minutes (25.3) this season.

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PERTH WILDCATS

• Perth has won each of its last 14 games at RAC Arena after leading at half-time.

• Perth has lost four of its last five games.

• Perth has been held under 80 points in each of its last nine games when missing Bryce Cotton.

• Heading into round six, Perth ranks second in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (22).

• Heading into round six, Perth ranks third for second-chance points per game (14.7) this season.

• Heading into round six, Perth ranks ninth in the league for points per possession this season (1.06).

• Heading into round six, Perth ranks ninth in the league for true shooting percentage this season (51.3).

• Elijah Pepper recorded a career-high five three-pointers in his last outing against Sydney.

• Kristian Doolittle has recorded 10+ rebounds in three consecutive appearances - the longest active streak of any player in the league.

• Bryce Cotton has a career average of 24.7 points per game against Sydney - most against any opponent.

• Dylan Windler recorded a career-high 16 rebounds in his last outing against Sydney.

• Heading into round six, Kristian Doolittle is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (10.3) and free-throw percentage (94.4) this season.

• Heading into round six, Kristian Doolittle ranks first among qualified players for rebounds per game (10.3) this season.

The Sydney Kings’ next home is on Sunday, October 27 against the New Zealand Breakers – tipping off at 2.15pm AEDT.   

Tickets to the Qudos Bank Arena fixture are still available here.