2025-09-20

Perth 72 - 75 Tasmania

Tasmania defeated Perth 75-72 in a low-scoring affair defined by defensive intensity. Tasmania finished the game with a field goal percentage of 42.9% compared to Perth's 40.3%, but their superior efficiency came from the free-throw line, where they made 9 of 17 attempts (52.9%) versus Perth's 12 of 14 (85.7%). The game was decided in the final minutes, as Tasmania's Bryce Hamilton scored a flurry of points in the last 2:28, including a three-pointer that put the visitors up 64-70. Perth threatened to force overtime late, cutting the deficit to 74-72 with 17 seconds remaining, but Tasmania held on with a final free throw to secure the 3-point victory. The Four Factors show Tasmania was more efficient (47.1% eFG%) and turned the ball over less (11.4% turnover rate) than Perth (44.8% eFG%, 15.1% turnover rate), while both teams posted similar offensive rebounding percentages. Perth's Jo Lual-Acuil Jr contributed a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds, but he was outplayed by Tasmania's Bryce Hamilton, who led all scorers with 26 points on 12 of 19 shooting from the field.