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Illawarra fell short in a 91–86 thriller against Tasmania, despite a monster 32-point, 13-rebound night from JaVale McGee. We break down what went wrong, from free-throw disparity to three-point math, and why the Hawks’ depth is still a concern.

On this episode, we cover:

• Hawks vs JackJumpers recap: 24 lead changes and a tough whistle
• McGee’s dominant performance and Bayles’ steady minutes off the bench
• J-Roc struggles and why he’s not the answer in the guard rotation
• Around the Grounds: United’s hot start, Taipans’ nail-biters, and Kings at 0–2
• Preview: Perth Wildcats matchup — McGee vs Jo Lual-Acuil Jr, Windler’s rise, and Bayles vs Russo-Nance

Plus: Chibbsy and Mad Dog’s Player of the Match picks and the Chris Goulding Flop Award.

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