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The Illawarra Hawks lost 93-76 to the short-handed Cairns Taipans, extending their losing streak to six games.
The Illawarra Hawks suffered a surprising 93-76 home loss to the undermanned Cairns Taipans, extending their losing streak to six games and marking one of their worst performances of the NBL 26 season.
Despite being heavy favorites, the defending champions were outplayed by a Taipans team missing key players and with only three wins all season.
Cairns dominated the second quarter with a 29-14 run, building a 49-34 halftime lead and leading by as many as 21 points.
Rebounding was a major issue for Illawarra, who grabbed just 40 boards compared to Cairns’ 51, a gap head coach Justin Tatum attributed to poor effort.
Andrew Andrews led the Taipans with 27 points and six assists, while Admiral Schofield and Kyrin Galloway each recorded double-doubles.
Dan Grida scored 18 points in 10 minutes for the Hawks, but the team struggled with energy, defense, and ball movement.
The loss highlights growing concerns about Illawarra’s rebounding and intensity, while Cairns secured their fourth win, benefiting from a rest advantage.
Los Illawarra Hawks perdieron 93-76 ante los Cairns Taipans, extendiendo su racha de derrotas a seis partidos.