Kings dethrone 36ers in thrilling overtime to claim sixth nbl crown

In a pulsating finale to the NBL season, the Sydney Kings secured their first championship since 2016 with a 113-101 overtime victory over the Adelaide 36ers in front of a record-breaking 18,589 fans at Qudos Bank Arena on Easter Sunday.

Superstar guard kendric davis leads the charge

Kings' point guard Kendric Davis was unstoppable, pouring in 35 points and dishing out 14 assists as he outdueled 36ers counterpart Bryce Cotton, who had 35 points of his own in a titanic clash between the league's top playmakers.

The win marks the Kings' sixth NBL title and crowns a remarkable turnaround under legendary coach Brian Goorjian, who returned to the helm last season with a mandate to restore the franchise to its former glory. The Kings had been favored to win all season, especially after a 44-point thrashing of the 36ers in the opening game of this series.

For the 36ers, the defeat represents heartbreak, as they had battled back from a thumping game-one loss to twice level the series. The loss ends Adelaide's long wait for a first championship since 2002, but the team can take immense pride in their inspiring campaign.