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Canberra Gunners

04-11 17:30

105 - 95

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Illawarra Hawks Waratah

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Canberra Gunners

105

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Ended105 - 95

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The Canberra Gunners secured a hard-fought 105-95 victory over the Illawarra Hawks Waratah in an NBL1 Eastern conference showdown on Saturday evening. In a high-scoring affair at their home arena, the Gunners used a strong fourth-quarter push to finally shake off a determined Hawks team and claim an important win for their conference standing. The match was an offensive spectacle from the tip-off, with both teams shooting at a high percentage. The Hawks managed to keep pace for three quarters, thanks to sharp outside shooting, but the Gunners' superior depth and inside presence began to tell down the stretch. Canberra went on a decisive 12-2 run midway through the final period to turn a narrow lead into a comfortable margin. Key to the result was the Gunners' dominance on the boards, which generated numerous second-chance points and limited the Hawks' opportunities. This result provides a momentum boost for Canberra as they look to climb the NBL1 Eastern ladder, while Illawarra will be disappointed to let a winnable road game slip away in the final minutes. "We knew it would be a shootout, and I'm proud of how our guys executed our game plan in the big moments," said the Gunners' head coach post-match. The Hawks' coach acknowledged the effort but pointed to defensive breakdowns, noting, "We scored enough to win, but you can't give up 105 points and expect a positive result." The starting fives for both teams featured their leading scorers, who delivered an entertaining display for the fans in attendance.