Illawarra secured a narrow two-point victory over Tasmania, largely due to superior offensive rebounding and efficient shooting in the fourth quarter. Illawarra’s team finished with a 50.0% field goal percentage compared to Tasmania's 44.0%, and they held a decisive advantage in offensive rebounds, grabbing 16 to Tasmania's 17. The Breakers' ability to get second-chance points was a key factor in their late-game surge. The Hawks, meanwhile, led by Josh Bannan, shot an efficient 11-of-14 from the field, contributing 25 points, but their overall offensive efficiency (50.7% eFG) fell short of Illawarra's 56.9%. Tasmania’s 12 steals were a significant defensive highlight, forcing 15 Illawarra turnovers, but the Breakers' ability to capitalize on those turnovers was limited. The game’s final moments were characterized by a series of turnovers and fouls, with Illawarra ultimately winning 92-90.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ JaVale McGeeJ. McGee | 25:23 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 7-16 | 43.8 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | -13 |
| ⭐ Sam FrolingS. Froling (#13) | 28:26 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 7-10 | 70.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| ⭐ Quentin PetersonQ. Peterson (#77) | 23:39 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5-12 | 41.7 | 3-7 | 42.9 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 |
| ⭐ Quentin PetersonQ. Peterson (#77) | 23:39 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5-12 | 41.7 | 3-7 | 42.9 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 |
| ⭐ Biwali BaylesB. Bayles (#14) | 19:35 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2-4 | 50.0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +0 |
| ⭐ Wani Swaka Lo BulukW. Swaka Lo Buluk (#9) | 22:20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 33.3 | 1-3 | 33.3 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -11 |
| Tyler HarveyT. Harvey (#1) (C) | 24:29 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 5-11 | 45.5 | 4-9 | 44.4 | 1-1 | 100.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | +9 |
| William HickeyW. Hickey (#6) | 22:26 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3-5 | 60.0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | +7 |
| Mason PeatlingM. Peatling (#22) | 19:38 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3-4 | 75.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +6 |
| Daniel GridaD. Grida (#11) | 10:41 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2-5 | 40.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +11 |
| Todd BlanchfieldT. Blanchfield (#21) | 03:32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 0-1 | 0.0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +5 |
| TEAM TOTALS | - | 92 | 44 | 19 | 36-72 | 50.0 | 10-24 | 41.7 | 10-13 | 76.9 | 16 | 28 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | - |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Josh BannanJ. Bannan (#33) | 31:23 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 11-14 | 78.6 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 2-4 | 50.0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -12 |
| ⭐ Tyger CampbellT. Campbell (#12) | 28:02 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 7-13 | 53.9 | 2-3 | 66.7 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +20 |
| ⭐ Bryce HamiltonB. Hamilton | 32:02 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4-11 | 36.4 | 2-4 | 50.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | +9 |
| ⭐ Nick MarshallN. Marshall (#11) | 23:26 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3-7 | 42.9 | 2-4 | 50.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -6 |
| ⭐ Will MagnayW. Magnay (#22) (C) | 28:26 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1-7 | 14.3 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0-4 | 0.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | +11 |
| David JohnsonD. Johnson (#7) | 22:24 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 5-11 | 45.5 | 2-6 | 33.3 | 4-8 | 50.0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 |
| Majok DengM. Deng (#5) | 20:14 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2-8 | 25.0 | 1-5 | 20.0 | 6-6 | 100.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 |
| Nicholas StoddartN. Stoddart (#4) | 02:11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 |
| Ben AyreB. Ayre (#10) | 11:56 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0.0 | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -22 |
| TEAM TOTALS | - | 90 | 38 | 19 | 33-75 | 44.0 | 10-25 | 40.0 | 14-24 | 58.3 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 16 | - |
| Team | eFG% | TOV% | ORB% | FT Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illawarra | 56.9% | 16.2% | 43.2% | 18.1% |
| Tasmania | 50.7% | 6.6% | 37.8% | 32.0% |
eFG% (Effective Field Goal %): Adjusts FG% for 3-pointers being worth more
TOV% (Turnover Rate): Turnovers per 100 possessions (lower is better)
ORB% (Offensive Rebound Rate): % of available offensive rebounds grabbed
FT Rate: Free throw attempts relative to field goal attempts