Robertson's Kings re-charging batteries ahead of finals push

The Kings playing roster re-grouped in Sydney on Wednesday, after a few days off following their round nine clash with Illawarra.

Like many of the Hoops Capital stars, Tyler Robertson used the three days off, due to the FIBA break, to return home [to Melbourne] and re-charge the batteries.

"As well as physically, a break as we've just had is also extremely important for our mental well-being, during a taxing season like we're in," said King #252 Robertson in an interview with SEN.

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"Goorj [Brian Goorjian] emphasised how important it was to have a few days without a basketball in our hands, especially with the hectic travel schedule we've had to date.

"It's rare during a season that we get seven to 10 days where we're all together, trying to improve our performances - honestly, I think this break is going to do us a world of good.

"Overall, we've all come back to practice refreshed and we're all ready for the next stage of our season, starting with Cairns next Friday night."

As well as re-charging their batteries, Robertson believes this small break is crucial for growth - both as an individual and as a group.

"This [FIBA] break has given also us a chance to reflect on our year to date, which is really important, especially for someone like me who's playing in their first professional season," the Portland Pilots alum said.

"A lot of our losses have been by less than eight points, with those games being decided by a few possessions at key moments of games.

"While they hurt, it's important we learn from them and try to fix those small details that can rectify those results, as we head towards the back end of the season."

Robertson's Hoops Capital outfit head to Cairns on Friday, November 29 to face the Taipans from 7.30pm AEDT – live on ESPN. 

The harbour city side's next home game is on Sunday, December 15 against Brisbane from 4.15pm AEDT at Qudos Bank Arena. 

Tickets to that game are still available here.