8legs: Adelaide 36ers

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Adelaide 36ers advance to Ignite Cup final after a dominant 107-74 win on the Gold Coast, securing their spot with strong second-half momentum.
A bench-clearing scuffle led to seven ejections, highlighting a heated clash that overshadowed the scoreboard.
Rakocevic and Taylor were at the center of the on-court scuffle that triggered the mass ejections.
John Jenkins led Adelaide with 19 points, underscoring the import role of their newcomer in the win.
Bryce Cotton contributed 22 points and seven assists, anchoring Adelaide's offense.
Interim Brisbane coach Darryl McDonald defended his players, saying they protected each other and did not throw punches.
Adelaide's import John Jenkins contributed 19 points as the 36ers balanced the scoring load alongside Cotton.
Adelaide earned the Ignite Cup final berth by controlling the fourth quarter with a 39-point final term.
Postgame, Adelaide coach Mike Wells expressed concerns over alleged late punches in the final quarter.
The Bullets' struggles continue, marking Brisbane’s 16th loss in 17 games and compounding injury woes.

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Seven players were ejected in the Ignite Cup brawl after bench involvement, signaling a rare eruption in the NBL preseason event.
The incident began with a tense exchange between Nick Rakocevic and Hunter Maldonado that escalated into a chaotic melee.
Adelaide captain Mike Wells condemned the violence, saying actions like choking a opponent crossed a dangerous line.
Adelaide advanced to the Ignite Cup final as Brisbane prepared for suspensions and review by the league office.
The brawl drew attention on a quiet NBA night, contrasting with broader debates about load management and defense.
Officials reviewed the play on the replay monitor to determine ejections amid the chaos.
The seven ejected included both bench-involved players and key starters, highlighting the depth of the incident.
Zylan Cheatham was pictured competing for the ball during the incident, illustrating active involvement from Adelaide players.
Adelaide coach Mike Wells reiterated after the game that the incident went beyond normal basketball scuffling.
The Ignite Cup game determined the finalists, with Adelaide advancing to face the New Zealand Breakers in a high-stakes match.

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