Adelaide can only drop one game for the rest of their fixture if they want to be in the mix to make 4th spot.

Bit of talk that this will be Giddey's last game possibly, and he'll start preparing for the NBA draft...

Coenraad out of retirement to replace Bairstow. Whether he gets meaningful minutes is another thing though.

It's been commented on since he's basically now a lock for the lottery, the talk is he'll play this game because there is a scout who'll be at the game, I hope he finishes the season, but looking like they want to preserve him in case of injury. I'm not mad about it, but a little disappointed that these things happen, it's more of a step to the NBA now than a professional league.

Coenraad out of retirement to replace Bairstow

Giddy has openly said he will play the season out.

"Giddy has openly said he will play the season out."

When there's a minimum of 12 million on the line (3 year rookie deal), I think his agent and family will be giving him the tap on the shoulder.

Since when does a teenager listen to his parents?

Fascinating game, I'll be keenly watching.

Adelaide back to full strength(?), are hitting their straps and desperately need this W to keep their flickering playoff hopes alive.

Hawks just as desperate to get a W to maintain their spot. Bummer the game is on a Tuesday night (come on NBL) which means the crowd turnout will likely be sparse.

The Sixers are playing a much more positive and aggressive game of basketball lately but the Hawks need to win this more than we do as they're legit playoff contenders so I think being in the Gong they'll be up and about.

Hawks by 7

If the Sixers are serious about making the playoffs, these are the types of games they must win.

Hopefully Dech can contain Harvey, Humphries to own the middle and Pinder to stay on the bench for as long as possible.

Unfortunately NBL cup they dug too deep of a hole

God I hate those rings

Soft call to send DJ to the bench.

Lol pinder

"Let them play"

Refs “no”

Yeah with all the promise this game had, refs pretty much f***ed it for Q1.

DJ getting his second was a death knell for the Sixers, I hope they can make it back up when he returns to court.

Adelaide playing stupid-ball.

They need to be aware of what Illawarra are doing, don't past across, it’s like kicking across goal in football, these guys are intercepting.

This early refereeing has been disgraceful but with the narcissistic Mayberry in charge, you can't really expect much better.

Crap adjusting by Adelaide, literally throwing it away every offensive possession.

Inexcusable turnover count - adjust adjust adjust!

This is on Henry for allowing the team to try the same thing that is not working.

11 turnovers in 10 minutes.

Well done.

Percentages averaging out

Great comeback

10-0 run to start the second.

Would be great if the rings made a 'Boing' noise after each miss instead.

15-0

What's uglier - Adelaides first quarter or the sound of the rings?

Terrible quarter for the Hawks 11-28.

Sixers up 38-34 at the half.

Yeah 36ers more interesting when they're run and gun.

This year when they do run and gun they get hammered by the opposition, Clarke days they slowed it down and tried doing complicated offence that nobody could do so they ran around like headless chickens. Only time they played well was vs Perth because Perth would trap and force them to play on talent instead of tactics.

Next year I hope Adelaide brings back that entertaining 36ers style.

Waste of time reviewing the Pinder foul. Ugh.

In real time I thought it looked reviewable.
Replay showed it was nothing.

Stop showing the bloody crowd

Swingy random blowouts every quarter and yet the overall score is so low. NBL you're ugly at the moment.

If it's Giddey's last game, he's looking appropriately distracted at times by the decision.

These rings sound horrible on a miss.

Adelaide not exactly playing like it's a close game coming down to the wire.

Someone hit a shot woooooooo!!!!

extra pass

Could've played Dillon to close the game instead of Giddey.

Just horrible down the stretch. Giddy real bad at the end here, Paul hardly touching the thing and no Crocker who had the hot hand.

36ers season done.

Bai Giddey, 'twas fun

This was an ugly game but the quality of refereeing in the NBL is deplorable. These refs call the game like it's the u der 12’s playing.

I agree, those rings are not appealing to viewers.

I reckon that's Adelaide's playoff hopes dusted. And with that, Giddey won't be far off calling it a day one would think.

Ugly game, but the benefit from it is no more Sixers playoffs talk except for the truly deluded.

That will be Giddey's last game I think you are right

Connor Henry burning Adelaide's last timeout before the Hawks' final possession, giving them a free chance to set up a play and depriving Adelaide of the chance to advance the ball after the inevitably free throws, was possibly the dumbest decision I have ever seen anybody make.

I'm not surprised.

You can't turn the ball over 25 times and expect to win a game.

Actually was that Giddey's first game in front of the scouts? If so, he'll probably play at least once more.

66 points in a game. Well done Sixers.

Now we have to win every game and hope other results go our way.

If Giddeys a competitor he won't walk away from that being his last game this season. If that’s the lasting impression you’re going to leave on scouts you’re walking a fine line.

Brandon Pail has a very low basketball iq hedges his bets on the defensive end takes Ill advised shots all the time.

28 points in the second half is just embarrassing.

DJ & Paul are meant to be our two big scorers and they both went missing tonight. Paul's a limited player, poor defence, ordinary shot selection and can't get to the hole enough. Hopefully he won't be back next season.

DJ's bad offensive games are starting to become a more regular occurrence now so hoping we do the right thing next season and bring him off the bench and focus on Humphries.

Crocker is starting to find his groove off the bench and as a cheap import I wouldn't mind seeing him back next season, certainly a better cheapie for us than Ramone Moore was. The question will be whether it's two imports again next season or back to three.

If it's two imports I hope we send bot Paul and Crocker back. If it’s 3, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, then I guess Crocker will be ok.
But we need a gun import pg to replace Giddey and a quality swingman/wing that can score and defend.

Dech has been one of our best player this season he guards the opposition's best guard every game which is why he's stuffed on the offensive end.

Rest of season Mud Humpty Pinder McVeigh let's see what these dudes can do.. it's about next year NOW... even Teys and Dillo - any legs left in vets... it's discovery time ....

What to see a future plan. Team goals not individual goals .. f...NBA.. Want hope ...

What you're only 3 years old? lol

"Clearly mentally he isn't tough enough to take pressure it seems."

Isn't he only 18? About to be drafted into the NBA. Yes he's playing in a professional league and maybe a be distracted...for what it likely going to be the biggest event of his so far short life.

No friendly rolls from those rings at all.
In hindsight - more Crocker and less Paul - wouldda won.

Bit of an over-reaction in this thread.

The problem Adelaide has is consistency, DJ is the most consistent - but yes he had a crap night. Giddey has been consistent, yep he had a crap night.

Pinder, Crocker have been ultra-inconsistent - however, both have started to find their groove.

Humphries is getting back into things after a substantial stint injured.

Paul has been gradually getting into the system and improving.

If you look at Adelaide's last 6-8 games, they have played some of the best basketball going around, albeit inconsistently.

Going into next year, they need someone who can replace Giddey, that's probably an import.

Keep Humphries, if they can't, they're in trouble.

This year they have been 1 defensive big down, I don't know what decent Aussie options there are, but a defensive big coming off the bench using an import slot might be the go.

I think Paul with continuity can be big next season. Crocker off the bench the way he has played recently, I wouldn't complain, however, the import slots are already used and we should have McVeigh receiving more minutes.

C Humphries/Defensive Import
F DJ/Pinder
F Paul/McVeigh
G Dech/Rigoni
G Import (Passing type)/Dillon or Mud

Continuity/chemistry + development + a few tweaks to fill holes (defensive big, shooter (Rags))

Although it Sotto is the "backup big" that means your third import slot is there to cover for an injury to an Aussie or if IH doesn't return

Are there going to be three imports though?

No reason to believe there won't be.

It will likely be a delayed start to the season again, if this season finishes in say July no way will they be able to start next season in October factor in a month or so for training camp & pre-season games no way they give the players only a 1.5/2 month offseason.

So if you factor in the start of next season will be delayed again and the terrible Covid-affected crowds this season I think it's likely to only be two imports again next season.

Hopefully it will be back to 3 imports but I doubt it.

All the chatter coming out has been three imports but hey it's COVID times nothing is certain