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Thousands of Cairns Taipans fans crowd into the Cairns Convention Centre to watch the first NBL home game of the season in the between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers. Picture: Brendan Radke
1/49Thousands of Cairns Taipans fans crowd into the Cairns Convention Centre to watch the first NBL home game of the season in the between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers. Picture: Brendan Radke
Taipans' Rob Edwards charges to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
2/49Taipans' Rob Edwards charges to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Taipans' Rob Edwards charges to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
3/49Taipans' Rob Edwards charges to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rob Edwards of the Taipans reacts during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
4/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rob Edwards of the Taipans reacts during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
Taipans' Pedro Bradshaw heads straight to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
5/49Taipans' Pedro Bradshaw heads straight to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Pedro Bradshaw of the Taipans lines up a free throw during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
6/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Pedro Bradshaw of the Taipans lines up a free throw during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
Taipans' Tad Dufelmeier in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
7/49Taipans' Tad Dufelmeier in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Dejan Vasiljevic drives the ball to the hoop in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
8/49Adelaide's Dejan Vasiljevic drives the ball to the hoop in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Kendric Davis drives to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
9/49Kendric Davis drives to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Taipans' Pedro Bradshaw heads straight to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
10/49Taipans' Pedro Bradshaw heads straight to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Taipans' Pedro Bradshaw heads straight to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
11/49Taipans' Pedro Bradshaw heads straight to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rob Edwards of the Taipans shoots a three during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
12/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rob Edwards of the Taipans shoots a three during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyrin Galloway of the Taipans shoots the ball during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
13/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyrin Galloway of the Taipans shoots the ball during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Pedro Bradshaw of the Taipans goes to the basket under pressure during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
14/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Pedro Bradshaw of the Taipans goes to the basket under pressure during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rob Edwards of the Taipans shoots during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
15/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rob Edwards of the Taipans shoots during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
Taipans' Sam Waardenburg and Adelaide's Isaac Humphries go head to head in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
16/49Taipans' Sam Waardenburg and Adelaide's Isaac Humphries go head to head in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Taipans' Rob Edwards shoots the ball in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
17/49Taipans' Rob Edwards shoots the ball in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyle Adnam of the Taipans in action under pressure from Isaac Humphries of the 36ers during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
18/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyle Adnam of the Taipans in action under pressure from Isaac Humphries of the 36ers during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
Taipans' Rob Edwards in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
19/49Taipans' Rob Edwards in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Dejan Vasiljevic drives past Jonah Antonio in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
20/49Adelaide's Dejan Vasiljevic drives past Jonah Antonio in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Jason Cadee gets past Jonah Antonio in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
21/49Adelaide's Jason Cadee gets past Jonah Antonio in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Taipans' Rob Edwards in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
22/49Taipans' Rob Edwards in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Jason Cadee drives to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
23/49Adelaide's Jason Cadee drives to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Lat Mayen controls the play in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
24/49Adelaide's Lat Mayen controls the play in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyle Adnam of the Taipans is fouled during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
25/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyle Adnam of the Taipans is fouled during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rob Edwards of the Taipans shoots a three during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
26/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rob Edwards of the Taipans shoots a three during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Pedro Bradshaw of the Taipans goes to the basket under pressure during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
27/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Pedro Bradshaw of the Taipans goes to the basket under pressure during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyrin Galloway of the Taipans shoots the ball during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
28/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyrin Galloway of the Taipans shoots the ball during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Pedro Bradshaw of the Taipans goes to the basket during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
29/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Pedro Bradshaw of the Taipans goes to the basket during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Montrezl Harrell of the 36ers dunks the ball during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
30/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Montrezl Harrell of the 36ers dunks the ball during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
Taipans' Rob Edwards charges to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
31/49Taipans' Rob Edwards charges to the basket in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Taipans' Kyle Adnam loses possession of the ball over the sideline in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
32/49Taipans' Kyle Adnam loses possession of the ball over the sideline in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Montrezi Harrell lands awkwardly on Taipans' Sam Waardenburg after he fakes a shot in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
33/49Adelaide's Montrezi Harrell lands awkwardly on Taipans' Sam Waardenburg after he fakes a shot in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Montrezi Harrell laughs out loud in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
34/49Adelaide's Montrezi Harrell laughs out loud in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Taipans' Rob Edwards makes a clutch shot in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
35/49Taipans' Rob Edwards makes a clutch shot in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Kendric Davis runs into Taipans' Jonah Antonio in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
36/49Adelaide's Kendric Davis runs into Taipans' Jonah Antonio in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Kendic Davis heads straight to the hoop in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
37/49Adelaide's Kendic Davis heads straight to the hoop in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Kendic Davis heads straight to the hoop in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
38/49Adelaide's Kendic Davis heads straight to the hoop in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Montrezl Harrell of the 36ers dunks the ball during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
39/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Montrezl Harrell of the 36ers dunks the ball during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kendric Davis of the 36ers shoots under pressure during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
40/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kendric Davis of the 36ers shoots under pressure during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rob Edwards of the Taipans goes to the basket during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
41/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rob Edwards of the Taipans goes to the basket during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Sam Waardenburg of the Taipans shoots a three during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
42/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Sam Waardenburg of the Taipans shoots a three during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyle Adnam of the Taipans shoots during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
43/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyle Adnam of the Taipans shoots during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Montrezl Harrell of the 36ers dunks the ball during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
44/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Montrezl Harrell of the 36ers dunks the ball during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Sam Waardenburg of the Taipans lines up a free throw during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
45/49CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Sam Waardenburg of the Taipans lines up a free throw during the round two NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre, on September 28, 2024, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)
Taipans' Tad Dufelmeier in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
46/49Taipans' Tad Dufelmeier in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Jason Cadee looks for a way past Rob Edwards in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
47/49Adelaide's Jason Cadee looks for a way past Rob Edwards in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Taipans' Sam Waardenburg and Adelaide's Isaac Humphries go head to head in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
48/49Taipans' Sam Waardenburg and Adelaide's Isaac Humphries go head to head in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
Adelaide's Kendric Davis and Taipans' Rob Edwards go head to head in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
49/49Adelaide's Kendric Davis and Taipans' Rob Edwards go head to head in the National Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Taipans and the Adelaide 36ers, held at the Cairns Convention Centre. Picture: Brendan Radke
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