The Adelaide 36ers edged past the Illawarra Hawks 96-92 in a closely contested NBL match. The 36ers' victory marked their third consecutive win in the league. The team's star player, Josh Giddey, led the charge with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Hawks, despite being undermanned, put up a valiant effort, with their star player, Cameron Oliver, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. The 36ers' head coach, Joey Wright, praised his team's resilience and determination, saying, 'We knew it was going to be a tough game, but we stuck to our game plan and came out on top.' The win sees the 36ers move up to second place on the NBL ladder, while the Hawks remain in eighth position. The two teams will meet again in a few weeks' time, with the 36ers looking to continue their winning streak.