Hoops

R9: Kings v Breakers

As an aside, great game by Fotu in the Spanish ACB overnight.

16 points, 6 rebounds in 23 mins.

@MACDUB,

Yeah, Kendrick Perry is starting to find his feet in pro-ball, doing a lot of good things.

I finally got around to watching this instead of following live via livestats, and while I wasn't super convinced, it was really great to see a variety of guys step up... One of the really great things with Childress is that he doesn't HAVE to be scoring 30pts a game to make a difference... Still a double double on Saturday (we DO really need his double digits rebounds though!) but he's such a good passer and is so unselfish that when the D needs to give him extra attention, he makes the extra pass instead of being known that once he gets it, he's not giving it up, even if it's one on four (like our last NBA-experienced import), so players like Madgen are getting better open shots being able to hit them easier and then getting the confidence to carry that on when he's maybe not so open...

Brandt and Garlepp are benefiting as well, and especially Brandt is finally getting used to not just sitting back and watching JChill go to work, but gets in there and helps if he gets into trouble... Some really nice inside passes to him for some good scores and hopefully the confidence in the young fella is growing...

The Kings DO have the scorers to help out Madgen and Childress, we've seen different players step up the last few rounds, Perry, Cadee, Ellis, Brandt, all capable of taking pressure off Childress, Madge and Garlepp, there just needs to be that consistency... They're only 11 games into playing together really, like Coach Cotter says, and while more immediate results WOULD be good, they've come a good way in the right direction from the start of the season, so hopefully this is onwards and upwards...

Great to see Cody nail some outside shots with confidence as we know he's very capable, so it's good to get rewarded from his really solid growth this season... He's been working really hard on both ends and it's great to see him finding his spot... Hopefully with more of Duinkers minutes, we can see some more...

Sydney need Brandt being physical inside if they are to make the four. They don't go deep and are reliant on Childress and Madgen offensively. I think Cotter has done a good job so far for a rookie coach in the NBL.

Sydney are a team to keep an eye on!

Recap: Kings knock-off Breakers in convincing home victory

The Breakers did a good job limiting Childress on the offensive end, however the King’s role players were too much to handle. Cody Ellis led the charge from the bench with 13 points. Cedric Jackson (9 points) and Corey Webster (11 points) struggled to get into any rhythm as the Kings did a great job defensively stopping the visitors’ two primary weapons.

I think it has gotten better over the past few weeks Nathan, now that Perry is finally contributing and Madgen is slowing getting there. Throw in Garlepp's contribution and guys like Cadee and Brandt and there is enough scoring there I think.

Childress didn't have a big offensive game last night and they were magnificent on the offensive end.

Really liking how Childress has just knuckled down after the Wagstaff incident and is making it count every time he steps on the court. Pleasure to watch.

Sydney are looking good, but they do seem too Childress-centric. Ben Madgen sinking shots was a welcome relief for them, he has had a pretty cold season to date from what I've seen of them.

I really like this Sydney team.

I think they are one of the most united and tight-knit groups.

I love their energy and they are all on the same page - always huddling after each stop, communicating well, taking blame when they stuff up and happy to rotate mins.

It's a massive change from previous years.

And it starts with Childress and his attitude. Its great.

Was just wondering if anyone knew how the Wildcats were going trying to raise the 1 million needed for them to participate in the new NBL?