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That wraps up the Sydney presser, thanks everyone for tuning in and be sure to keep it locked on the roar for more NBL action
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
“Few tweaks here or there, it’s not like we’re miles away from it but we’re far enough”
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Man Andrew Gaze is not happy with the team, he’s a very chill guy but i’ve never seen him this animated off the court
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
“8-6 is not good enough for us.
It’s not good enough if you want to be a serious contender”
“We gotta look in the mirror and need to figure it out”
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
“They deserve all the accolades.”
“Took us a while to get into the zone and we got lazy.”
– Gaze
“They did a greta job of hitting tough shots and staying in the game
“Every single game is a battle, there’s no gimme in this league.”
“The margin for error is so, so small.
“The last two games, we shot 50% from the three point line, we’re getting some good looks.”
“- Gaze
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
So now onto the Sydney presser!
“I thnk there was moments where we could’ve controlled the game
We shot the ball real well but we had four or five diabolical turnovers”
“Daniel Johnson was huge, he hit some big buckets and kept them hanging around
“It’s no excuse but fatigue started to kick in and credit to them they weathered a few storms and made some plays when it counted.”
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
On having rotation players come in to fill in gaps
“When you take a guy like Doyle, he works hard in training and he’s been around. Training every day and working his butt off.”
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
“I can go back and say “see here’s a video of what we did do”
“It’s that process. We hit a little bump in the road, we get nervous but then we put the foot back on the pedal.
“it’s just a process and these group of guys will be stars at some point in this league.”
– Joey Wright
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Qudos Bank Arena still have their music going so I can’t make out anthing from Joey Wright or Majok Deng for the time being
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Thanks everyone for joining me, stay tuned for the post match presser!
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Match result: The Kings fall for just the second time at home as Daniel Johnson leads the 36ers with 22 points. The offensive firepower was too much for Sydney as Randle also finished with 20 points off 53 per cent shooting.
The Kings were once again led by Kevin Lisch who finished with 25 points, 8 rebounds and six assists.
Sydney have now lost three of their past four games as the 36ers pick up their fifth win of the season.
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Full time here at Qudos Bank
36ers win 91-85
Sydney fans absolutely livid with the referees after that one
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Maric misses the alley oop and the Kings look like theyve conceded the game
91-85 with the Lisch layup
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
The fans are absolutely hammering the referees after that call
Randle knocks down the first FT
He knocks down both and 36ers retain possession
91-83
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Kings finally get the stop but throw the ball away
Maric called for the offensive foul with the screen
Refs call it an unsportsmanlike foul for the screen
Maric supposedly leaning into the defender
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Lisch with the smart pump fake into Jacobsen who gets called for his fifth foul and he’s out of the game
Lisch to the line
He misses the first and makes the second
36ers lead 89-83
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Newley with 16 points and 9 assists
Majok Deng to the line for two FT after the foul
He knocks down both and 36ers lead 89-82 with 2min left
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Sorry got a bit excited, 36ers currently lead 87-82
Blake checks in for Cadee for Sydney
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
FIVE POINT GAME WITH 3MIN REMAINING
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Randle knocks in the J to push it back to 8 points but NEWLEY IS FEELING IT, HE KNOCKS DOWN ANOTHER THREE
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Newley with the three and it’s a 6 point game!
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Kevin Lisch knocks down the three and Kings need some stop s if they’re to come back
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Johnson knocks down the three and takes the life right out of this crowd
36ers up by 12 with 4:27 remaining
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Travel called on Randle as he drives into the paint, Kings need to start firing if they’re to cut this lead down
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers: Adelaide upset Kings at home
Mooy has been great this year, the finish with Melbourne City, his work for the Socceroos on an international level and now he’s doing great things for Huddersfield Town!
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