The Sydney Kings have stormed into the NBL's top two for the first time this season with a 122-104 trouncing of local rivals Illawarra. "Fifteen from 28 from the three-point line, it's tough to beat any team like that," said Hawks coach Justin Tatum. Sydney Kings (@SydneyKings) January 29, 2026It was a busy night from all over the floor for the Kings, whose forwards Torrey Craig (14 points) and Jaylin Galloway (11 points) had their way in the paint, too. The Hawks could not stop the second-placed Kings but the real question might be whether anyone can, especially if they seal a top-two finish. Fighting for their top-six hopes, the Hawks must play the Kings again on the run home, along with Sydney's fellow heavyweights Perth, Melbourne United and Adelaide.