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Adelaide 36ers legend Brett Maher joins Time-Out – The No Flop Zone to break down one of the most thrilling NBL Grand Final series in recent memory.
In this episode, Brett provides expert insight into the dramatic championship clash between the Adelaide 36ers and the Sydney Kings, offering a player’s perspective on the tactical adjustments, momentum swings, and standout individual performances that defined the series.
Key discussion points include:
A game-by-game analysis of the Grand Final series.
Bryce Cotton’s leadership and scoring brilliance.
Kendric Davis’ record-setting performances and playmaking impact.
The influence of Brian Goorjian’s coaching on Sydney’s success.
Tactical decisions from both teams that shaped the outcome.
Matthew Dellavedova’s leadership and championship pedigree.
Reflections on where this series ranks among the greatest in NBL history.
Brett Maher’s ongoing contributions to basketball, including his community involvement and new children’s book.

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The NBL Championship Series is heating up.
Sydney leads Adelaide 2–1 after a statement Game 3 win in front of a record 18,373 fans at Qudos Bank Arena — the biggest crowd in NBL history.
Joey Wright and Boti break down:
* Why Adelaide looked shell-shocked in Game 1
* The tactical battle around Bryce Cotton
* Kendrick Davis’ 34 points, 15 assists and ZERO turnovers (a Grand Final record)
* The post-game fireworks and whether Davis crossed the line
* Did Sydney’s response prove championship maturity?
* Is Bryce Cotton now the greatest of this era?
* What Adelaide must adjust in Game 4
* The referee narrative — distraction or strategy?
* Should players shake hands after finals games?
* Does crowd booing genuinely affect elite players?
* And who is winning the 2026 NBL Championship?
Plus we answer your viewer questions on:
* Coaches seeking outside input during playoffs
* Will Hickey heading to the G-League
* The gather step debate and whether basketball rules have gone too far
Game 4 heads to Adelaide — and history says no visiting team has ever won a championship there.
Can the 36ers force Game 5? Or are the Kings about to close it out?

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The NBL Championship Series is set: Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers — best-of-five.

This week on Time-Out – The No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy break down everything you need to know before Game One in Sydney.

Sydney swept Perth 2–0. Adelaide battled past SEM in three.
Now it’s the two best teams standing.

We dive into:

• Bryce Cotton’s scoring average this finals series
• Whether the Adelaide crowd got to Nathan Sobey
• What Perth and SEM must do moving forward
• The emotional impact of Ken Cole’s passing and whether it lifted Adelaide
• Tactical breakdown of Game One
• Championship predictions

Plus we tackle big-picture topics:

• Do modern imports truly understand how strong the NBL has become?
• Are vacant playoff seats about pricing?
• How would we fix NBA tanking?
• How important is FIBA experience when recruiting imports?
• If Patty Mills is healthy and playing, does he walk straight back into the Boomers?

We also acknowledge the passing of Ken Cole and Mike Slusher, and send thoughts to Tony Barnett.

No spin. No fluff. Just honest basketball conversation.