The Illawarra Hawks will go against Cairns Taipans in the NBL Australia match on January 2.
The Illawarra Hawks will go against Cairns Taipans in the NBL Australia match on January 2. Kai Sot suffered his first setback as part of the Adelaide 36ers’ starting lineup for the 2022-23 NBL season when they lost to the Cairns Taipans (86-83) at the Cairns Convention Center on Saturday. After four straight wins, Adelaide was unable to extend their run into the new year after Shannon led 85-83 with a triple goal over Scott Cairns with 33 seconds remaining.
Sotto finished his first loss with 8 points and 4 boards since starting in December. He played 11 minutes in the competition. Ian Clarke and Robert Franks missed potentially winning shots in the final as Adelaide went 10-9 this season. Antonius Cleveland beat Adelaide with his 16 points, 4 boards, and 3 assists. Clark, on the other hand, landed at the 15 markers. Cairns game His hero Scott added four rebounds and four assists in addition to his 31 points, a game-high for his home team. The 36ers hope to fight back in his Friday, January 6th game against the Illawarra Hawks.
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Illawarra Hawks: Wena Okwera, Lachlan Barker, Jordan Caroline, Brad Newley, Ariel Hukporti
Cairns Taipans: Xavier Cooks, Jaylin Galloway, Angus Glover, Jordan Hunter, Angus Glover
The NBL Aus Illawarra Hawks vs Cairns Taipans match will be held on January 2, 6:30 PM (Australia Time) and 2:00 PM (Indian Time). Fans can live stream the match on Kayo Sports, and Foxtel.
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