2026-01-28

Brisbane 74 - 107 Adelaide

Adelaide defeated Brisbane 107-74, a 33-point margin that was established early in the first quarter and never seriously threatened. Brisbane shot just 37.1% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, struggling to generate offense. Adelaide, conversely, shot 68.4% from the field and 44% from beyond the arc, converting a high percentage of their looks. The game was a mismatch of efficiency, with Adelaide outscoring Brisbane by 46 points on 31 fewer field goal attempts. Brisbane's offensive rebounding rate of 31.1% was a bright spot, leading to 14 second-chance points, but it was insufficient to overcome their shooting struggles. Adelaide's ball movement was also superior, registering 27 assists on 39 made field goals, a testament to their superior ball distribution and spacing.

Adelaide's scoring attack was balanced, led by Isaac Humphries' efficient 7-of-8 shooting for 16 points and Bryce Cotton's 22-point, 8-assist performance. John Jenkins also provided significant scoring, knocking down 5-of-9 three-pointers for 19 points. Brisbane's top scorer was Jacob Holt, who shot 9-of-14 from the field for 24 points, but his 8 turnovers were a significant negative factor. Adelaide's defensive effort, highlighted by 8 blocks, further stifled Brisbane's driving lanes. The blowout was complete by halftime, where Adelaide held a 52-46 lead, and Brisbane was unable to make a second-half run, scoring only 25 points across the final two quarters combined.

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