Bandits star Matthew Gray torches Penrith for 27

• Albury Wodonga edge out Penrith 86-82 in tight contest with Matthew Gray's 27-point outburst
• Manly dominate Inner West 105-74 behind Preston Purifoy's 20-point efficient showing
• Norths Bears control Central Coast 104-74 as Matthew Wacher shoots an outstanding 82% from the field
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Albury Wodonga 86 def Penrith 82 — Watch the Replay

Matthew Gray detonated for 27 points as the Albury Wodonga Bandits secured a hard-fought 86-82 win against Penrith Panthers at Lauren Jackson Sports Centre. Gray was outstanding, shooting 10-from-19 from the field, including 5-from-9 from deep, while adding 11 rebounds for a double-double. Ahren Freeman also notched a double-double with 20 points and 19 rebounds in a dominant display on the glass.

The game featured 22 lead changes in a back-and-forth battle, with the Bandits holding the lead for over 26 minutes. Penrith was led by Benjamin Kearins and Zeke Evans who each scored 17 points, while the Panthers struggled from three-point range, shooting just 35 percent. Albury Wodonga's superior shooting efficiency (47 percent vs 42 percent) proved the difference in this tightly contested matchup.

Manly Warringah 105 def Inner West 74 — Watch the Replay

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles delivered a commanding 105-74 victory against Inner West Sabres at Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre. Preston Purifoy led the charge with 20 points on efficient 8-from-15 shooting, while Mason Bragg orchestrated the offense masterfully with 17 assists. The Sea Eagles showcased a balanced attack with six players scoring in double figures.

Manly's shooting was exceptional, connecting on 47 percent from beyond the arc and 54 percent overall from the field. Inner West struggled to find rhythm, shooting a dismal 24 percent from three-point range despite Ramon Cao and Dominik Subota each scoring 15 points. The Sea Eagles dominated in assists (30-18) and points in the paint (48-36) to secure their impressive 31-point win.

Norths Bears 104 def Central Coast 74 — Watch the Replay

Matthew Wacher delivered a superb performance with 22 points as Norths Bears cruised to a 104-74 victory against Central Coast Crusaders at North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre. Wacher was on fire, shooting 9-from-11 from the field (82 percent), including 3-from-4 from beyond the arc. Hunter Goodrick contributed a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds to help control the glass.

The Bears dominated from start to finish, building a lead as large as 30 points and shooting an impressive 48 percent from three-point territory. Luke Cassidy led the Crusaders with 17 points and six assists, but Central Coast struggled from distance, hitting just 26 percent of their three-point attempts. The Bears' ball movement was exceptional, recording 23 assists to Central Coast's nine in a comprehensive victory.

Bankstown 104 def Canberra 89 — Watch the Replay

Jaylin Galloway exploded for 28 points as Bankstown Bruins secured a convincing 104-89 win against Canberra Gunners at Bankstown Basketball Stadium. Galloway was outstanding, shooting 11-from-18 from the field, including 2-from-5 from three-point range. Jason Cadee orchestrated the offense with 22 points and seven assists, while Dominique Keyes recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

The Bruins controlled the game from early on, leading for over 39 minutes and shooting at an efficient 54 percent from the field. William Mayfield led Canberra with 25 points, but the Gunners struggled defensively, allowing Bankstown to score 52 points in the paint. The Bruins' ability to convert on the inside (61 percent on two-point attempts) proved decisive in the 15-point victory.

Sutherland 120 def Illawarra 112 — Watch the Replay

Lochlan Hutchison scored 23 points as Sutherland Sharks outlasted Illawarra Hawks 120-112 in a high-scoring thriller at The Snakepit Stadium. Jason Spurgin recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds on efficient 9-from-13 shooting, while Kouat Noi added 18 points in a balanced team effort that saw six Sharks score in double figures.

The offensive showcase featured excellent shooting from both teams, with Sutherland connecting on 44 percent of their three-pointers and Illawarra hitting 46 percent from deep. Kobe McDowell-White led all scorers with 30 points for the Hawks, while Matthew Mims was on fire with 26 points on 7-from-10 three-point shooting. Sutherland's dominance in the paint (56-26) and on the glass (51-34) proved decisive in this entertaining contest.

Newcastle 116 def Maitland 95 — Watch the Replay

Matur Maluach delivered an explosive 22-point performance as Newcastle Hunters defeated local rivals Maitland Mustangs 116-95 at Maitland Federation Centre. Maluach was sensational from beyond the arc, connecting on 6-from-7 three-pointers in just 23 minutes of play. Eylijah Stephens added 17 points, while Myles Cherry contributed 16 points and seven rebounds.

The Hunters were on target all game, shooting 50 percent from three-point range and 53 percent overall from the field. Daniel Millburn put on a remarkable individual display for Maitland with 37 points on 12-from-16 shooting, but it wasn't enough to overcome Newcastle's balanced attack that saw six players score in double figures. The Hunters' superior ball movement (25 assists to 13) helped secure the 21-point victory.

Hills 87 def Sydney 77 — Watch the Replay

Deng Gak scored 20 points as Hills Hornets defeated Sydney Comets 87-77 at Comets Stadium. Meekness Payne added 19 points and Saxon Orsini contributed 18 points and eight rebounds in a strong team performance. The Hornets built a lead as large as 23 points and maintained control throughout, leading for over 39 minutes.

Sydney was led by Obiri Kyei with 22 points and Goc Malual, who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Comets' downfall came through poor ball control, committing 21 turnovers which Hills converted into 18 points. Despite outshooting the Hornets from three-point range (32 percent to 29 percent), Sydney's turnover troubles and Hills' advantage in the paint (40-32) proved decisive in the ten-point victory.