Logan Thunder Outlast Northside Wizards in NBL1 North High-Scoring Affair

Match Report – July 4, 2026

The Logan Thunder secured a thrilling 101–86 victory over the Northside Wizards in an Australia National Basketball League1 North showdown on July 4, 2026. Playing in front of an energetic home crowd at Logan Metro Sports Centre, the Thunder used a balanced offensive attack and a strong second-half push to pull away from a stubborn Wizards side.

Match Overview

Both teams came out firing, trading baskets in an up-tempo first quarter that ended 28–26 in favor of Logan. The Wizards stayed close throughout the second period, thanks to hot three-point shooting, and the score was tied 54–54 at halftime. However, the Thunder tightened their defense in the third quarter, forcing six turnovers and sparking a 15–4 run to take a 79–70 lead into the final frame. Logan never looked back, extending the margin to as many as 18 points in the fourth quarter.

Key Moments

• Third-quarter run: A 12–0 burst midway through the third quarter broke the game open for Logan.
• Free-throw shooting: The Thunder connected on 22 of 26 free throws (84.6%), compared to just 12 of 19 for the Wizards.
• Fast-break dominance: Logan outscored Northside 24–10 on the fast break, turning defense into quick offense.

Standout Players

For Logan Thunder, guard Jake Masters poured in 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting, while center Liam O’Connor added a double-double (16 points, 14 rebounds). The Wizards were led by Noah Baxter, who scored 24 points and dished out 7 assists, but his efforts weren’t enough to overcome Logan’s depth.

Table Implications

With this win, the Thunder improve to 8–3 on the season, strengthening their position in the top four of the NBL1 North standings. The Wizards, now 5–6, will look to bounce back in their next road game. The high-scoring nature of the contest highlighted both teams’ offensive firepower, but Logan’s ability to execute in crunch time proved decisive.