Who stood up? Who fell short? Every player rated from Game 3

29 Mar 2026

sydney kings

adelaide 36ers

finals

NBL champion Mark Worthington breaks down who got it done and who found the going tough in Game 3.

NBL Champion Mark Worthington has rated all the key players from Friday night's Game 3, with the Kendric Davis and the Sydney Kings prevailingh by 13 points over Adelaide.

Game 4 in Adelaide will tip off on Wednesday at 7.30pm AEDT, live on ESPN & 10 Drama in Sydney and Adelaide.

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The starters

Kendric Davis – 1010
Outstanding bounce-back game. 34 points, 15 assists and 0 turnovers. Possibly the most impressive game in KD’s already outstanding NBL career.

Jaylin Galloway – 8/10
Took what the defence gave him. Knocked down the 3 ball out of the 36ers' scrambling defence.

Matthew Dellavedova – 8.5/10
Ultimate competitor. Sat in Cotton’s pocket all night and made his life hell. Offensively, he played his role as facilitator, especially out of the post.

Xavier Cooks – 8.5/10
When push came to shove, Cooks gave the Kings a little of everything. Defence, rebounds, facilitated and got his mid-range floater going.

Tim Soares – 7/10
Spread the floor for the Kings and rebounded well. Solid game.

Off the bench

Hunter Goodrick – N/A

Jason Spurgin – N/A

Kouat Noi – 3/10
While self-confidence is still there, the Monstars seem to have taken his shooting ability. 2 brick free-throws and an airball trail 3.

Lueth Awan – N/A

Makuach Maluach – 5/10
Another body that lived on Cotton’s hip. Defensively great. Offensively, not as impactful tonight.

Shaun Bruce – N/A

Torrey Craig – 5/10
Not as big a factor tonight. An extra body of length on Cotton when Delly and Maluach needed a rest.

The starters

Bryce Cotton – 6.5/10
If this were the real world, Cotton would feel like he’s been assaulted. Made into a facilitator with the Kings not giving him any time or space. Manages a double-double with 15 points and 12 assists.

DJ Vasiljevic – 3/10
Another tough game for DJ. Another is not finding time or space. Sydney is ever aware of his shooting ability. Never looked like a threat.

Flynn Cameron – 7.5/10
Another really positive game from Flynn. Did a little of everything and is a necessary second ball handler on the floor with Cotton.

Isaac Humphries – 5/10
Scored in the minutes he was given, but not as much of a defensive anchor compared to Game 2.

Zylan Cheatham – 8.5/10
Thought he was Adelaide’s best player today. Aggressive from the outset and makes the 36ers' offence look so much more dangerous when he’s in that mindset.