Winner Takes The Crown As NBL Championship Set For Blockbuster Game Five Decider – The Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers will go head-to-head with it all on the line, in a winner take all NBL Championship Series decider live on ESPN this Sunday at 2.30pm AEDT.
Adelaide sent the NBL Championship series to a decider, after a thrilling one-point victory in Wednesday night’s Game Four.
Sydney came into Game Four with a 2-1 series lead, but Adelaide fought back from as much as nine points down, prevailing 92-91 in a thrilling contest.
Hoops fan can catch all the action on the most widely distributed sports network across Australia and New Zealand, with the NBL Championship decider airing live across Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and Sky NZ.
The 2026 NBL Championship Series has proven to be one of the most amazing in history.
After the Sydney Kings won Game One by a record 44 points, Adelaide fought back to win Game Two by two-points on the buzzer.
The Kings retook the series lead with a 13-point win in Game Three before Adelaide responded with a win in Game Four by a single point.
It now sets the stage for one of the most highly anticipated NBL matchups in league history and a fitting finale to a spectacular see-sawing series.
A record crowd witnessed Game Three in Sydney on Sunday, another record is expected as the Kings resume home court advantage at Qudos Bank Arena.
The NBL26 Championship Series is off to the deciding Game Five on Sunday April 5 live on ESPN at 2.30pm AEDT.
The Game Five stage is set for the battle between superstars Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis.
Cotton, the NBL MVP, again came up clutch when it mattered in Game Four, draining two crucial free throws to steer the 36ers to victory.
Cotton was supported by Zylan Cheatham, who led the 36ers with 23 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds.
Davis was the Kings best in Game Four, scoring 22 points, Jaylin Galloway added 20, with Xavier Cooks also strong with a 16 point haul.
Adelaide 36ers are chasing its first title in 24 years, while Sydney is hunting a third championship in five seasons.
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2.30pm AEDT, Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers – Game 5, ESPN
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Winner Takes The Crown As NBL Championship Set For Blockbuster Game Five Decider
