How to watch Sydney v South East Melbourne: CODE Sports NBL Blitz

Creating a winning feeling in the change rooms is key in the pre-season, and both of these teams will be eager for their first victory at the Blitz.

Josh King gets another chance to test out his import rotation, while the Kings' experienced unit will be led by the the likes of Matthew Dellavedova, Xavier Cooks and the returning Bul Kuol.

All eyes on this one on Sunday afternoon.

Sydney Kings v South East Melbourne Phoenix
Sunday, August 31, 3.30pm AEST
AIS Arena, Canberra

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NBL26 depth charts

Sydney
Potential depth chart:
PG: Dellavedova / Bruce
SG: Davis (IP) / Robertson
SF: Kuol / Galloway / Maluach / Awan (DP)
PF: Cooks / Noi / Malual (DP)
C: Soares (IP) / Leaupepe / Spurgin (DP)

South East Melbourne
Potential depth chart:
PG: Maldonado (IP) / Foxwell
SG: Sobey / Glover / Foster (DP)
SF: Bleijenbergh (IP) / Lewis (NS)
PF: Brown III (IP) / Mitchell / Biggar (DP)
C: Hunter / Gak / Aliir

Missing in action

South East Melbourne's Akech Aliir is sitting out the Blitz (personal reasons).

The Kings will welcome back Kuol on Sunday, but Kendric Davis (groin) and Keli Leaupepe (knee) are out.

Talking points

Delly the conductor
He's built a career on being an incredibly selfless player, and Dellavedova looks to be playing that role to a tee in his new Sydney colours.

The veteran NBA champion is playing with an ultra pass-first mindset, controlling the offence and setting up plays for his teammates.

His partner-in-crime Davis hasn't played at the Blitz, but these two are going to be a scary combination in NBL26.

Hunting for more
Jordan Hunter seems to take another step forward in his game every year, and will be absolutely key to the Phoenix's fortunes.

He's been shooting with high confidence in the pre-season and scored 21 at 78 per cent against the Breakers.

If he can extend his shooting game beyond the arc, he'll become one of the more influential big men in the NBL.

Watch your head
Jaylin Galloway is a highlight machine right now and looms as one of the biggest improvers in NBL26.

Still only 22, Galloway's experience in the NBA would have been invaluable, while an MVP award at the FIBA Asia Cup will only bolster that confidence more.

Galloway might just be the most athletic dunker we have seen in some time, but his skill set stretches far beyond that.