# Adelaide 36ers NBL27 season progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/adelaide-36ers-nbl-season-start
> Updated: 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3.

The Adelaide 36ers began the NBL27 season with consecutive victories. In their season opener, the team secured a 97-95 win against Melbourne United at John Cain Arena, led by Bryce Cotton’s 29 points despite facing injuries to Flynn Cameron, Isaac Humphries, and John Jenkins III.

In Round 2, the 36ers defeated the Cairns Taipans 83-69 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Adelaide established early dominance with a 32-point first quarter. Despite continued roster challenges and the absence of players such as Isaac Humphries, Flynn Cameron, and Bul Kuol, the team maintained their winning momentum.

In Round 4, the 36ers defeated the Sydney Kings 84-78 at Afterpay Arena, ending the Kings' unbeaten start to the season. The match 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. Cotton recorded 17 points and eight assists, while John Jenkins led Adelaide with 20 points. This victory moved the 36ers to a 3-4 record.

## Claims

- Bryce Cotton has won six MVP awards. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The game took place at Afterpay Arena in Sydney. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Adelaide 36ers defeated the Sydney Kings 84-78. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Sydney Kings' record following the loss is 3-1. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Adelaide 36ers' record following the win is 3-4. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis were issued unsportsmanlike fouls following a physical altercation. (single source)
- John Jenkins scored 20 points for Adelaide. (single source)
- Xavier Cooks scored 22 points for Sydney. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Adelaide 36ers defeat Sydney Kings amid Cotton-Davis altercation

The Adelaide 36ers beat the Sydney Kings 84-78, a game highlighted by a late-stage altercation between Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adelaide-36ers-defeat-sydney-kings-amid-cotton-davis-altercation

### 2026-09-27: Adelaide 36ers defeat Cairns Taipans 83-69 in NBL27

The Adelaide 36ers defeated the Cairns Taipans 83-69 in an NBL27 Round 2 matchup, led by a strong first-quarter performance despite roster injuries for both teams.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adelaide-36ers-defeat-cairns-taipans-83-69-in-nbl27

### 2026-09-19: Adelaide 36ers defeat Melbourne United to open NBL season

The Adelaide 36ers defeated Melbourne United 97-95 in the NBL season opener, led by Bryce Cotton's 29 points despite multiple injuries to the Adelaide roster.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adelaide-36ers-defeat-melbourne-united-to-open-nbl-season

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Cite as: Adelaide 36ers NBL27 season progress. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/adelaide-36ers-nbl-season-start