The Head of the Snake: Hickey Leads Hawks to Big Win in Cairns
The Illawarra Hawks seem to be reclaiming their championship-winning form. The defending champions secured back-to-back victories for the first time in NBL26 by defeating the Cairns Taipans 107-90 at the Cairns Convention Centre on Friday night.
This victory came just 48 hours after the Hawks upset ladder-leader Melbourne United in Wollongong.
Historic Triple-Double by Hickey
Will Hickey, known as "Davo," delivered a standout performance in his 99th NBL game, recording his first triple-double and helping push the Hawks' record to 4-6.
- 19 points on 8-of-14 shooting
- 12 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards
- 12 assists
- 3 blocked shots
- Only 3 turnovers in over 34 minutes played
Hickey is the first Hawks player to achieve a triple-double since LaMelo Ball, who did it in his 11th and 12th games during the 2019-20 season.
JaVale McGee’s Efficient Dominance
Partnering with Hickey, JaVale McGee dominated the game with an impressive 28 points in just under 25 minutes.
- Made 12 of 13 shots from the field
- Converted 2 of 2 three-point attempts
The three-time NBA champion 7-footer was super efficient from the field, making 12 of his 13 shots, including two from as many three-point attempts.
Summary
This win highlighted the renewed confidence of the Hawks, energized by Hickey’s historic triple-double and McGee’s sharp shooting.
Author’s Summary: Will Hickey’s first triple-double and JaVale McGee’s efficiency fueled the Illawarra Hawks’ crucial back-to-back wins, signaling their return to championship form.
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