The Boomers win in a nail-biter from the heroics of Will Hickey, who nailed a buzzer beater from deep to safe the 79-77 win over the Tall Blacks.
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Right here’s how each participant on each groups rated.
AUSTRALIAN BOOMERS – PLAYER RATINGS
#1 | Jordan Hunter | 2.0
Performed simply 2:55 however made probably the most of it, scoring three factors and recording a block. An environment friendly cameo, however merely didn’t get the minutes.
#4 | Sprint Daniels | 2.0
Used his quick stint properly, grabbing three offensive rebounds in simply 3:33. Outdoors of that, restricted impression – however at 17, he’ll have loads of possibilities forward.
#5 | Angus Glover | 7.0
Didn’t rating, but contributed in all places else. Delivered a spotlight alley-oop to Keanu Pinder, collected a game-high 5 steals, and added 4 rebounds and three assists. A powerful all-round efficiency.
#6 | Davo Hickey | 8.0
Hit the huge game-winner to seal the victory. A tough first half with early turnovers, however settled into rhythm alongside Nick Kay. Completed with 12 factors, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and an unlucky eight turnovers – nonetheless the hero of the evening.
#8 | Alexander Ducas | 1.0
Very like recreation one, struggled to search out his place in his 10:24 of courtroom time. Managed only one rebound throughout all classes.
#9 | Jaylin Galloway | 7.0
Flashes of “FIBA Galloway” all through the evening. Scored 13 factors on seven pictures and posted a game-high +14 in a good contest.
#10 | Ben Ayre | 3.0
Began scorching with an help to Nick Kay and a giant three early, however noticed restricted motion after halftime.
#13 | Josh Bannan | 1.0
A tricky outing. Picked up three fouls in simply 4:29 and by no means had the possibility to get going.
#14 | Jack White | 4.0
Confirmed his athleticism in patches however endured a irritating evening total. Logged 16:46 for five factors, 5 rebounds and a giant block on Finn Delany, however by no means discovered full rhythm.
#15 | Nick Kay | 9.0
An enormous evening from the ever-reliable veteran. Tallied 20 factors, 9 rebounds and 4 steals whereas taking pictures 50% (8/16). Close to-perfect from the 33-year-old.
#25 | Keanu Pinder | 9.5
Dominant from begin to end. Exploited the mismatch all evening, main all scorers with 21 factors, plus 5 rebounds, 2 steals and an unbelievable 5 blocks. A monster efficiency.
#40 | Elijah Pepper | 1.5
Didn’t get sufficient time to make an actual impression. In 4:27 he contributed 2 factors, a rebound and a steal – however wants extra minutes to get his rhythm.
NEW ZEALAND TALL BLACKS – PLAYER RATINGS
#0 | Carlin Davison | 1.5
Appeared annoyed early with missed calls and couldn’t get better from there. The power was there – pushing the tempo every time doable – however in simply 8:57, he by no means discovered rhythm.
#2 | Izayah Le’Afa | 3.0
Began red-hot with two threes and two assists within the opening quarter. Fell into foul bother afterwards, however used his veteran smarts to remain bodily and make life troublesome for the Boomers.
#3 | Finn Delany | 5.0
A nightmare begin with 4 turnovers and no factors within the first quarter, however settled in as the sport wore on. Completed with 8 factors, 5 rebounds and a pair of steals. At all times aggressive going downhill and relentless off the ball – a stable evening total.
#4 | Jackson Ball | DNP
#5 | Taylor Britt | 1.0
A tricky one. Appeared like he was nonetheless carrying one thing from recreation one and by no means appeared totally snug. Logged 18:58 with two assists and no factors. One to overlook.
#6 | Taine Murray | 4.5
Confirmed spectacular composure for a participant so early in his profession. Performed aggressively and hustled arduous, even ripping down an enormous offensive board over Keanu Pinder. Ended with 6 factors, 3 rebounds and a steal.
#7 | Mojave King | 7.5
A powerful bounce-back from recreation one. Posted 13 factors, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in a whole efficiency. Attacked the baseline with actual intent – certainly one of New Zealand’s greatest on the evening.
#8 | Sam Mennenga | 8.0
Prompt impression. Scored an and-one moments after checking in, after which delivered two highlight-reel dunks. Completed with 16 factors and 6 rebounds and continues to supply a career-best season.
#10 | Yanni Wetzell | 6.5
One other under-the-radar however extremely efficient outing. In simply 17:28, he tallied 8 factors, 7 rebounds (4 offensive) and a steal. Performs his function completely – fixed motor, fixed screens, fixed effort.
#11 | Flynn Cameron | 5.5
Beneath his normal normal. Foul bother stored him sidelined early and he struggled to regain rhythm. Nonetheless produced some robust moments – together with an and-one over Jaylin Galloway – however completed with 8 factors, 3 rebounds and 5 turnovers.
#16 | Tohi Smith-Milner | 3.0
Restricted to eight:29 however competed arduous, as all the time. Posted 4 factors, 3 rebounds and an help, and used his measurement properly to carry physicality towards the Boomers.
#24 | Tyrell Harrison | 7.0
Might’ve had a monster outing with extra minutes, however nonetheless delivered nice worth in his 14:11. Recorded 6 factors, 8 rebounds (4 offensive) and three blocks. Extraordinarily environment friendly.