They’re one of just three teams to inflict defeat on the league-leading Adelaide 36ers, having done so on two occasions during the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 campaign.<\/p>\n
Now the red-hot Sydney Kings, winners of six straight games, head to Adelaide chasing their third win from as many attempts against Mike Wells’ Sixers.<\/p>\n
Kings coach Brian Goorjian, who has six NBL championships to his name, knows Friday’s match is going to be a challenge of the highest order.<\/p>\n
“One thing I bring to this is history. I’m old and have been around the block,” Goorjian said in Tuesday’s post-game press conference.<\/p>\n
“It [Adelaide’s current situation] takes me back to the Phil Smyth era when it was like a hornets’ nest down there. It’s back to that now and it’s an honour for us to be in games like this, because you have to be at a certain level [to play in games like this].<\/p>\n
“They’ve put together a tremendous team, that’s really well coached and continue to raise the bar, [which we’ve matched the past two games against them].<\/p>\n
“It’s going to be a serious game and these matches are why we’re in the game. I’m glad me and my team get this opportunity.”<\/p>\n
Friday’s blockbuster between the competition’s two hottest teams tips off at 7.30pm AEDT, live on ESPN.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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