The Illawarra Hawks get the win over the Brisbane Bullets — but it’s one of those victories that still raises questions. Chibbsy goes solo to break down a messy but important NBL26 result, including JaVale McGee’s continued dominance, a huge energy shift sparked by Boali Bales, and why the Hawks’ rotations might finally be heading in the right direction.

We dig into the stats that mattered: free throws, rebounding, turnovers, and why ball security has been killing the Hawks all season. There’s also a look ahead to the next challenge against Melbourne United at John Cain Arena — including Melbourne’s recent form slump, Chris Goulding’s shooting, and how the Hawks can stay competitive on the road.

If you’re an Illawarra Hawks fan or follow the NBL closely, this episode covers everything you need heading into a crucial stretch of the season.

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The Hawks somehow beat Phoenix in overtime… then turned around and got tormented by last-placed Cairns. QJ Peterson ties a club record with 42, McGee casually puts up 29 and 13, Hickey hands out dimes and turnovers, and the boys break down how a team can win one quarter and still nearly lose a game.

We hand out Player of the Match, deliver a Chris Goulding Flop Award for the ages (congrats, John Brown III), and look ahead to the Brisbane matchup — which feels like flipping a coin with a blindfold on.

Live from the Gong. Let’s screech and roll.

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Davo Hickey delivers one of the most chaotic, perfectly ugly game-winners you’ll ever see — a banked three from the logo that saves the Boomers after the broadcast drops out.

We go through the whole Boomers–Tall Blacks madness: Vickerman subbing like it’s under-10s, Meninga detonating dunks, Cameron going Prime Kobe, Glover heating up, and the classic Hawks-style stress of watching it all unfold.

Then we shift to Illawarra:
• What this team should look like after the FIBA break
• Why the Cairns matchup matters
• McGee vs Marcus Lee
• Keeping McVeigh quiet
• Defensive fixes that can’t wait
• Three home games to make or break the season

All that plus Adams, Andrews the Flopper, rotations, foul trouble, and why it really feels like the Hawks' season starts now.

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