The Australian National Basketball League (NBL) sees a compelling matchup on December 25th at 17:30 as the Sydney Kings face the Illawarra Hawks. Sydney Kings, currently fourth in the standings with an 11-7 record, are riding a wave of momentum, having secured four consecutive victories. Their recent performance includes a dominant 119-77 win over the Cairns Taipans. The Kings boast a robust defence, leading the league with an average of just 85.9 points conceded per game. Additionally, Davis has been a key contributor, averaging 28 points in his last four games. In contrast, the Illawarra Hawks are struggling, with a recent record of one win and four losses in their last five games, including a current two-game losing streak. Key players, McGee and Harvey, are likely to be absent, which has significantly hampered their offensive capabilities, as evidenced by their recent scores of 75 and 78 points. The Hawks' away record stands at 2 wins and 6 losses. In their previous encounter this season, the Sydney Kings triumphed over Illawarra with a score of 98-71. The Kings' strong form and solid defence will pose a significant challenge to the Hawks, who will need to find a way to ignite their offence to turn things around. The clash promises an engaging contest, pitting a team on a winning streak against a team looking to rebound from a slump. The suggestion is over 183.5 points.