The Northside Wizards delivered a dominant performance at the Wizards Dome on June 27, 2026, crushing the South West Metro Pirates 104-71 in an Australia National Basketball League1 North fixture. The contest was never in doubt after the opening quarter, as the Wizards used suffocating defense and balanced scoring to roll to a lopsided victory.

Match Overview

From the outset, Northside set the tone. They jumped out to a 31-16 lead in the first period, shooting 58% from the field while holding the Pirates to just 7-of-22 shooting. The lead grew to 25 by halftime, and the second half was mostly academic as the Wizards continued to pile on. The Pirates never managed to cut the deficit below 20 points in the final two quarters.

Key Performances

• Northside Wizards: Guard Marcus Steele was unstoppable, scoring 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range. Center David Okonkwo added 18 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double, while Ryan Hayes chipped in 15 points and 8 assists.
• South West Metro Pirates: Forward Isaac Turner led his team with 19 points, but shot just 6-of-17 from the floor. No other Pirates player reached double figures until the final minutes.

Defensive Masterclass

The Wizards forced 19 turnovers and turned them into 28 points. Their length and quickness bothered the Pirates all night, and they controlled the glass with a 48-32 rebounding advantage. Transition offense was particularly effective, with Northside scoring 22 fast-break points.

Season Impact

With the win, Northside improved to 15-4, solidifying their hold on second place in the NBL1 North standings. The Pirates, now 6-13, remain near the bottom of the table and will need a strong run to avoid missing the postseason. The Wizards have now won six of their last seven games and look like a genuine title contender.