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Adelaide 36ers defeat Sydney Kings amid Cotton-Davis altercation
The Adelaide 36ers defeated the Sydney Kings 84-78 at Afterpay Arena during a Round 4 NBL27 matchup on October 11, 2026. The game was marked by a physical altercation in the final seconds between Adelaide’s Bryce Cotton and Sydney’s Kendric Davis, resulting in unsportsmanlike fouls for both players.
Following the confrontation, Cotton gestured with six fingers to signify his six MVP titles, while Davis pointed to the NBL championship logo on his singlet. The tension follows a long-standing rivalry between the two players, stemming from the previous season's Grand Final series.
In individual performances, Cotton recorded 17 points and eight assists, while Davis contributed 16 points and seven assists. John Jenkins led Adelaide with 20 points, and Xavier Cooks scored 22 for the Kings. The victory ended Sydney's unbeaten start to the season, moving the Kings to a 3-1 record and the 36ers to 3-4.
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Adelaide 36ers · Afterpay Arena · Bryce Cotton · Kendric Davis · Sydney Kings
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis were issued unsportsmanlike fouls following a physical altercation. www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Adelaide 36ers' record following the win is 3-4. www.basketball.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The game took place at Afterpay Arena in Sydney. www.basketball.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · www.nbl.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Adelaide 36ers defeated the Sydney Kings 84-78. www.basketball.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bryce Cotton has won six MVP awards. www.basketball.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · www.nbl.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] John Jenkins scored 20 points for Adelaide. www.perthnow.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Xavier Cooks scored 22 points for Sydney. www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Sydney Kings' record following the loss is 3-1. www.basketball.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au