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Thousands of fans have attended NBL Blitz games so far as the Adelaide 36ers and Perth Wildcats have been the form teams

As the country’s best basketballers took to the court at Marrara for the NBL Blitz, we were on hand to capture all the excitement. Check out the exclusive gallery of fan photos here.

The NBL Blitz has a been a big hit so far with thousands of Darwin basketball fans flocking to Marrara every night since its September 17 start with a clash between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Adelaide 36ers.

The Sixers, who won the tournament last season when it was held in Tasmania, and the Perth Wildcats have been the form teams so far with two wins from as many games.

And there were capacity crowds at the “Croc Pot” over the weekend, building a case for Darwin one day holding an NBL licence.

The Blitz ends on September 23.

Check out the photos of excited basketball fansbelow.

Tyson Aguis, 9, at the NBL Blitz on September 17. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Tyson Aguis, 9, at the NBL Blitz on September 17. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Lucy Rees, 6, shows her support. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Lucy Rees, 6, shows her support. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Charlotte Reichstein was excited to be at the NBL Blitz. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Charlotte Reichstein was excited to be at the NBL Blitz. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Hank Ward is lifted up by his father Matt at the NBL Blitz. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Hank Ward is lifted up by his father Matt at the NBL Blitz. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Elijah Lieben claps from the stands at Marrara. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Elijah Lieben claps from the stands at Marrara. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Archer from the Cousins team in the family shootout. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Archer from the Cousins team in the family shootout. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Nate Burke, 10, wore his Darwin Salties jersey to the game. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Nate Burke, 10, wore his Darwin Salties jersey to the game. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Maria from the Cousins team contests the family shootout. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Maria from the Cousins team contests the family shootout. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Jax Frawley, 9, at the NBL Blitz. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Jax Frawley, 9, at the NBL Blitz. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Peter, Lauren, Mason and Olivia Kafkas were one of many families at the Blitz. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Peter, Lauren, Mason and Olivia Kafkas were one of many families at the Blitz. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Mary Webster, Justina Howard and Dawn Webster. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Mary Webster, Justina Howard and Dawn Webster. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Leanne and Colin Marshall had courtside seats at the game. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Leanne and Colin Marshall had courtside seats at the game. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Jarrod, Austin and Emily Anderson were having a great time. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Jarrod, Austin and Emily Anderson were having a great time. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Randal and Cooper Ashford and Shannon and Arly Masters. Picture: Glenn Campbell.
Randal and Cooper Ashford and Shannon and Arly Masters. Picture: Glenn Campbell.

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