Illawarra Hawks v Brisbane Bullets

NBL

Final

Illawarra Hawks

81–98

Brisbane Bullets

Match events

Illawarra HawksBrisbane Bullets

	1	2	3	4	T
Illawarra Hawks	16	19	27	19	81
Brisbane Bullets	25	30	14	29	98

8Lead changes

2Times tied

21Biggest leadBrisbane Bullets

1st quarter

Lead changeTyler Harvey25ft three · ast Maker
8:543–2
7:223–4
Lead changeRaul NetoLayup · ast Hinton
Lead changeMakur MakerFree throw
7:015–4
6:415–6
Lead changeArchie Woodhill2ft dunk · ast Neto
Lead changeDaniel Grida3ft jumper
5:247–6
4:567–8
Lead changeJaylin Williams3ft jumper
Lead changeMilton Doyle23ft three · ast Grida
4:3410–9
2:4214–15
Lead changeTyrell HarrisonFree throw
End of quarter16–25

2nd quarter

9:1616–29
11–0 run
Half-time35–55

3rd quarter

11–0 run
3:1256–59
End of quarter62–69

4th quarter

Full-time81–98

Player stats

Bullets98

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
Starters
J. WilliamsF	25	7	3-6	0-3	1-1	5	0	7	3	2	1	4	2	+10
T. HarrisonC	22	14	5-8	0-0	4-4	8	1	1	1	0	4	4	3	+1
R. NetoF	25	11	5-6	1-2	0-0	4	4	2	0	1	0	4	2

Compare these twoAll-time head to head, form, this season's numbers and our analyst's verdict

News and reaction

Match reportHawks edge Phoenix in high-scoring contestThe Illawarra Hawks open their NBL Ignite Cup campaign with a strong road win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix.ESPN16h ago

Match reportBroadening, not pivoting: How NBL Next Stars made room for the NIL eraWith college players now able to earn earn a substantial amount of money from their name, image, and likeness, the NBL's Next Star program has expanded, but not pivoted, to stay relevant in the…ESPN1d ago

Where to watch

ESPNStreaming on Disney+ / Kayo / FoxtelEvery NBL27 game live on ESPN (ESPN available via Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo, Fetch).SubscriptionWatch on Disney+Watch on Kayo Watch on Foxtel

NineStreaming on 9NowTwo marquee free-to-air games per week, Saturday nights (two-year Nine deal from 2026). Not every game.Free to airWatch on Nine

Usual broadcasters for this competition in Australia.

Match details

Date: Saturday 24 October 2026
Started: 5:30 pm AEDT
Venue: To be confirmed
Competition: NBL

Form and ladder

Illawarra HawksBrisbane Bullets

8thLadder6th

5W 9LRecord6W 6L

WLWWLLast 5LWWLW

Team lists

Team lists aren’t available for this game.

Updated 12 Nov, 3:01 am

Match events

Illawarra HawksBrisbane Bullets

	1	2	3	4	T
Illawarra Hawks	16	19	27	19	81
Brisbane Bullets	25	30	14	29	98

8Lead changes

2Times tied

21Biggest leadBrisbane Bullets

1st quarter

Lead changeTyler Harvey25ft three · ast Maker
8:543–2
7:223–4
Lead changeRaul NetoLayup · ast Hinton
Lead changeMakur MakerFree throw
7:015–4
6:415–6
Lead changeArchie Woodhill2ft dunk · ast Neto
Lead changeDaniel Grida3ft jumper
5:247–6
4:567–8
Lead changeJaylin Williams3ft jumper
Lead changeMilton Doyle23ft three · ast Grida
4:3410–9
2:4214–15
Lead changeTyrell HarrisonFree throw
End of quarter16–25

2nd quarter

9:1616–29
11–0 run
Half-time35–55

3rd quarter

11–0 run
3:1256–59
End of quarter62–69

4th quarter

Full-time81–98

Player stats

Bullets98

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
Starters
J. WilliamsF	25	7	3-6	0-3	1-1	5	0	7	3	2	1	4	2	+10
T. HarrisonC	22	14	5-8	0-0	4-4	8	1	1	1	0	4	4	3	+1
R. NetoF	25	11	5-6	1-2	0-0	4	4	2	0	1	0	4	2

Compare these twoAll-time head to head, form, this season's numbers and our analyst's verdict

News and reaction

Match reportHawks edge Phoenix in high-scoring contestThe Illawarra Hawks open their NBL Ignite Cup campaign with a strong road win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix.ESPN16h ago

Where to watch

ESPNStreaming on Disney+ / Kayo / FoxtelEvery NBL27 game live on ESPN (ESPN available via Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo, Fetch).SubscriptionWatch on Disney+Watch on Kayo Watch on Foxtel

NineStreaming on 9NowTwo marquee free-to-air games per week, Saturday nights (two-year Nine deal from 2026). Not every game.Free to airWatch on Nine

Usual broadcasters for this competition in Australia.

Match details

Date: Saturday 24 October 2026
Started: 5:30 pm AEDT
Venue: To be confirmed
Competition: NBL

Form and ladder

Illawarra HawksBrisbane Bullets

8thLadder6th

5W 9LRecord6W 6L

WLWWLLast 5LWWLW

Team lists

Team lists aren’t available for this game.

Updated 12 Nov, 3:01 am

Hawks81

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
Starters
S. FrolingF	25	14	7-9	0-0	0-0	6	0	2	0	0	3	3	4	+5
M. MakerNA	23	7	1-4	0-2	5-8	6	2	0	0	0	2	4	2	-15
T. HarveyG	31	12	4-15	4-14	0-0	4	4	0	2	0	0	4	4	-12
W. Swaka Lo BulukG	17	1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	-13
M. DoyleG	25	8	3-12	1-7	1-2	1	4	3	1	0	0	1	2	-11
Bench
K. MartinF	14	2	1-4	0-2	0-0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	-16
J. NarkleG	18	5	2-5	1-3	0-0	4	1	0	1	1	3	1	2	-1
D. GridaF	16	8	4-4	0-0	0-0	1	2	3	1	1	0	1	4	+5
K. AdnamG	9	5	1-4	1-3	2-2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	-6
W. HickeyG	2	0	0-3	0-1	0-0	3	0	2	0	1	2	1	0	-7
T. BlanchfieldF	19	19	6-12	3-8	4-4	4	2	1	1	0	1	3	3	-14
Team		81	29-73	10-41	13-17	31	15	12	7	3	11	20	25

Didn't play: A. Doyle (Coach's decision), F. Macdonald (Coach's decision)