NBL Grand Final: Cotton vs Davis Showdown

0:00It's April 4th, from your city to your ears. This is Sydney News, today, powered by AI. The NBL Grand Final series between the Adelaide 36ers and Sydney Kings is dead even at two games a piece. Adelaide Coach Mike Wells is cool heading into Game 5 as the underdogs chasing their first title since 2002. The Decider tips off Sunday afternoon at Kuros Bank Arena where the Kings hold home court. This matchup has blown up globally thanks to the fierce rivalry between Adelaide's MVP Bryce Cotton and Sydney's Kendrick Davis. Wells says folks back in the States and even the NBA are tuned in, blowing up his phone with buzz about these two stars driving their teams. Fans and players have felt the heat with plenty of drama, from trash talk to a formal complaint over Sydney assistant coach comments. Still, Kings co-owner Luke Longley calls it a big dog battle, with both guards logging huge minutes to spark their squads. Wells knows the odds are stacked. No road team has won yet in this series, but he's drawing fire from his connected roster

1:04behind Cotton. Longley reminds everyone home advantage, Aina Locke, as teams drop games on their own floor all the time. Adelaide's bill for long term runs, not just this shot, and this Cotton Davis clash, could pull in fresh talent nationwide. Game 5 at 2.30pm could crown a champ and elevate the whole league.