Hawks beat 36ers 114-92 in biggest upset of NBL season
Illawarra Hawks defeated Adelaide 36ers 114-92, their first win of the season and the league's biggest upset.
The Hawks dominated Friday night at home. The Hawks built a 30-point halftime lead and cruised to victory.
Kelan Martin led with 28 points including five three-pointers. Centre Sam Froling added 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Illawarra hit six of nine three-pointers early and unleashed a devastating second quarter to lead 65-35 at the break. Five Hawks players scored double digits by halftime.
The team recorded 19 assists with zero turnovers. Adelaide's Bryce Cotton managed just 15 points on four field-goal attempts.
Hawks defender Wani Swaka Lo Buluk hounded him throughout.
- Hawks 114, 36ers 92
- Final score
- 65-35
- Halftime lead
- 5 of 7 attempts
- Martin's three-pointers
- 19 to 0 by halftime
- Hawks assists to turnovers
Why it mattersThe Hawks' dominant performance signals a potential turnaround after a poor start, while Adelaide's collapse raises questions for the defending competitive 36ers.
AustraliaThe NBL is Australia's top basketball league, and this upset reshapes the season's ladder and narrative.
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