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flag The Illawarra Hawks lost 93-76 to the short-handed Cairns Taipans, extending their losing streak to six games.

flag 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. flag Despite being heavy favorites, the defending champions were outplayed by a Taipans team missing key players and with only three wins all season. flag Cairns dominated the second quarter with a 29-14 run, building a 49-34 halftime lead and leading by as many as 21 points. flag 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. flag Andrew Andrews led the Taipans with 27 points and six assists, while Admiral Schofield and Kyrin Galloway each recorded double-doubles. flag Dan Grida scored 18 points in 10 minutes for the Hawks, but the team struggled with energy, defense, and ball movement. flag The loss highlights growing concerns about Illawarra’s rebounding and intensity, while Cairns secured their fourth win, benefiting from a rest advantage.

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