The big picture

Illawarra Hawks come in 10th on the ladder; Sydney Kings are 1st. Sydney Kings are the side higher up the table.

Illawarra Hawks are 5–10 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 96 points for and 103.5 against.

Sydney Kings are 8–4–1 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 96.6 points for and 88.8 against.

Form

Illawarra Hawks have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Adelaide 36ers 78–106.

Sydney Kings have won four of their last five and most recently beat Tasmania JackJumpers 71–68.

Head to head

These sides have met 18 times on our records since 2022: Illawarra Hawks 6, Sydney Kings 12.

Last time out (2026-27, Round 1), Sydney Kings won 108–82.

Sydney Kings have won the last six against Illawarra Hawks.

Biggest margin between these two: Sydney Kings by 27 points in 2025-26 (98–71).

Players to watch

For Illawarra Hawks, watch Makur Maker (15.7 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kelan Martin (15.3 points a game, 49 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Sydney Kings, watch Kendric Davis (21.6 points a game, 41 rebounds in 2026-27) and Torrey Craig (17.4 points a game, 77 rebounds in 2026-27).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Sydney Kings go in as clear favourites.