The North Adelaide Rockets exploded for 114 points on June 20, 2026, defeating the Southern Tigers 114-101 in a high-octane Australia National Basketball League1 Center matchup. The game featured relentless offense from both sides, but the Rockets' superior depth and shooting from beyond the arc proved too much for the Tigers to handle.

Fast-Paced Affair

From the opening tip, both teams pushed the tempo, trading baskets in a thrilling first quarter that ended 32-30 in favor of North Adelaide. The Rockets widened the gap in the second quarter, shooting 60% from the field and taking a 62-52 lead into halftime. Southern Tigers fought back in the third, cutting the deficit to six, but the Rockets responded with a 32-point fourth quarter to close out the victory.

Key Statistics

• Three-point shooting: North Adelaide made 16 of 32 attempts (50%), while Southern managed only 9 of 27 (33%).
• Rebounds: The Rockets dominated the glass 44-32, including 12 offensive boards leading to 18 second-chance points.
• Turnovers: Both teams committed 14 turnovers, but North Adelaide scored 22 points off turnovers to Southern's 15.

Players of the Game

Rockets guard Ben Harrison was unstoppable, pouring in 31 points on 11-of-18 shooting, including 6 three-pointers, and dishing out 8 assists. Teammate Daniel Wong added 24 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. For Southern Tigers, Matt Collins led with 27 points and 6 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome North Adelaide's offensive firepower.

Standings and Playoff Implications

The Rockets improve to 14-6, solidifying their hold on second place in NBL1 Center. The Tigers fall to 8-12, now three games out of the playoff picture. With 10 games remaining, Southern will need to find consistency on defense to make a late push.