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Ejections galore as scuffle accents 36ers' Bullets win
- 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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