2025-11-19

Adelaide 97 - 85 Illawarra

Adelaide secured a 12-point victory over Illawarra by maintaining steady scoring throughout the game. Adelaide led by four points at halftime and extended that margin in the third quarter, where they outscored Illawarra 27-15. The 36-point differential in the third quarter was the primary driver of the final outcome, as Illawarra managed just 15 points in the frame. Adelaide's shooting efficiency was superior, particularly from beyond the arc where they hit 13 of 27 three-pointers for a 48% clip, compared to Illawarra's 32% success rate. Illawarra's offensive struggles were evident in the third quarter, where they shot 5 of 16 from the field, and they ultimately committed 12 turnovers compared to Adelaide's 8. Bryce Cotton was the central figure in Adelaide's success, registering a triple-double with 31 points, 13 assists, and only two rebounds while shooting efficiently from both the field and deep range. Isaac Humphries provided a strong interior presence, scoring 22 points on 11-of-16 shooting. On the other side, Tyler Harvey scored 21 points for Illawarra, but his 5-of-12 shooting from the field did not match the efficiency of Adelaide's backcourt options. Quentin Peterson also contributed 19 points, but his team could not overcome the deficit created in the third quarter.