


In the third quarter, he went to Mitch Creek and not only did a phenomenal job slowing him down, but also got out in transition for some easy scores.

We saw this against the Phoenix on the weekend. However, if they want to make the top four, then they'll need to get some stops.Ĭleveland is their defensive leader and when he's going, the team must follow. The Hawks have struggled on the defensive end all season long, that's not surprising. Peter Hooley - From a team that Tyler Harvey took to the semifinals last season, if the Hawks truly want success, it's going to be led by Antonius Cleveland. The league needs as much star power as possible, which is exactly what Ware adds. It's been a difficult year for the 36ers and while the postseason is seemingly out of reach, adding a genuine star to the roster significantly increases interest in the team as the run to the postseason continues and that's great for the league and fans of the team. With wins at a premium for the five teams battling it out in the playoff race, the addition of Ware to the 36ers will absolutely spice up some matchups down the stretch, with games you would mark down as a win becoming more complicated for the league's best. I would suggest the other contenders in the league would also be monitoring the situation closely. Kane Pitman - Two weeks ago on ESPN's The Jump, Andrew Gaze first raised the link between Casper Ware and the Adelaide 36ers.Įarlier this week, Ware told me advanced discussions have been taking place. As always, be sure to let them know your thoughts! Kane Pitman, Peter Hooley and Josh Garlepp are back for another week. Who wins the United-Wildcats matchup? Which player looms as a championship x-factor? Who is the coach who deserves some praise? We are no closer to determining which four teams will make the postseason, but with several marquee matchups to come in Round 15, there are endless talking points to hit in this week's 3x3. Illawarra made a statement, Bryce Cotton delivered again, and Melbourne just keep on winning. NBL 3x3: Which player will be a championship X-factor?

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