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Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers NBL26 Game 3 Championship Final Tips - Adelaide take command of the series

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Jeremy Darke
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Last updated: Sat 28 Mar 2026 11:26

The Adelaide 36ers, spearheaded by the phenomenal Bryce Cotton, secured a thrilling Game 2 victory over the Sydney Kings, snapping the Kings' eight-game home win streak. Cotton's 28-point performance, including a game-winning buzzer-beater, highlighted his critical role for Adelaide. As the 36ers prepare for Game 3, Cotton's support from teammates like Flynn Cameron, who excelled in his matchups with Sydney, will be crucial. Adelaide's road success and improved shooting suggest a close contest, but their dynamism led by Cotton positions them favorably for a win.

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  • Tip-off is at 2:30 PM AEDT at Qudos Bank Arena
  • Bryce Cotton's 28-point performance led Adelaide to a Game 2 victory.
  • Adelaide plans to capitalize on their road success and improved shooting.
  • Game 3 is set to be a close encounter, with Cotton's leadership pivotal.
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers NBL26 Game 3 Championship Final Tips

Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers NBL25 Game 3 Championship Final Expert Tips


Bryce Cotton did 6-time MVP things and got the Game 2 victory for the 36ers unsettling the Kings which will result in their first home loss in 8 matches at Qudos Bank Arena.

Cotton scored the buzzer-beater and finished with 28 points to get the job done on their home court and it is going to take another superhuman performance to steal one in Sydney. The thing is Cotton is a modern day basketball super hero and he has the supporting cast to get Adelaide the victory.

Adelaide are not going to shoot as bad as they did in Game 1 and on that, Sydney will not be as accurate, so don’t expect another blow out. If this game is close, which I do expect my money is on the MVP to get the job done. We all saw how rattled Kendric Davis was after a poor shooting night and a loss in Adelaide. 

If the 36ers unsettle Davis early, they will stay in this fight and if Cotton gets the help he did in Game 2 from the likes of Flynn Cameron, who plays his best basketball against Sydney, Adelaide will pinch this one and give themselves a shot at winning it all on their home court in Game 4. 

  • Adelaide are 11-5 on the road this season.
  • 4 of the 6 games between Adelaide and Sydney have gone under the game total.
  • Flynn Cameron has scored 14 points or more in 5 of 6 matches against Sydney this season.
  • Bryce Cotton has averaged 8.2 assists in his last 5 against Sydney.

Head to Head 


Last 5 Match Results
DateHome TeamScoreLineTotal Points
27/03/2026ADEADE 91-89ADE +5.0U 190.5
21/03/2026SYDSYD 112-68SYD -7.5U 191.5
25/01/2026SYDSYD 106-101SYD -4.0O 180.5
02/01/2026ADEADE 85-79ADE -2.5U 180.5
17/12/2025SYDSYD 97-93SYD +2.5O 186.5

Offensive & Defensive Playoff Rankings
SYD OffRankStatRankADE Def
98.82PPG599
42.82RPG341.6
49.2%1FG%446.1%
39.7%13P%536.5%
9.53TOV59

SYD DefRankStatRankADE Off
84.53PPG392.6
42.55RPG439.2
39.7%1FG%247.8%
32.2%33P%235.6%
11.83TOV513.4

Sydney Kings Form & Team News


Sydney had Game Two in their grasp and let it slip being outscored 23-12 in the final quarter to lose by 2 points at the buzzer. 

There i concern for Brian Goorjian after the loss with the key piece in Kendric Davis showing his frustration at the end of the match after shooting at just 24 FG% for the night, going 6-25 but still scoring 20 points. 

Secondary scoring was really what kept the Kings in control of the see-sawing match with Xaviers Cooks registering a double-double with 18pts + 10rebs and 2 blocks while Torrey Craig did the same with 17 points and 10 rebounds, going 5 of 6 from three. 

Craig scored all of his points in the first half though, which was a similar performance to Game 1. Goorjian needs to find a way to unlock his import in the second half. 

Adelaide 36ers Form & Team News


Bryce Cotton…..

Of course it was the 6-time MVP that took over in the fourth quarter and made the fast-break to score the game-winning lay-up with literally no time left on the clock. 

Cotton scored 15 of his 28 points in the final quarter to lead Adelaide to victory on their home court at the Entertainment Centre tying the Championship Series at 1-1 after being down by 9 points heading into the fourth. Some say you couldn’t script it, but Cotton is proving to be the greatest. 

There was a clear contrast in shooting for Adelaide in Game 2 to Game 1 dropping 36.8% from three compared to just 24.3% in the series opener. The biggest factor was Cotton got help with Flynn Cameron going 4-7 from the perimeter and 17 points (2 points in Game 1) and John Jenkins also made it rain from outside scoring 14 points with 4 threes.

Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers start?

Tip-off between Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers is at 2:30 PM AEDT, Sunday, March 29

Where can I livestream Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers?

If you are outside of Australia, the NBL allows you to stream live on YouTube via the official NBL channel

What channel is Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers on?

You can watch Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.

Verdict

Adelaide will steal this one with Cotton the provided and Flynn Cameron playing the supporting role.
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