Cotton's late blitz lifts Adelaide past Tasmania in NBL thriller

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Bryce Cotton scored eight points in 62 seconds to lift Adelaide 36ers to a 94-88 win over Tasmania JackJumpers.

Bryce Cotton produced a match-winning performance as Adelaide 36ers defeated Tasmania JackJumpers 94-88 at MyBank State Arena. Cotton finished with 35 points, six rebounds and five assists. He had accumulated 27 points by the middle of the third quarter as Adelaide built a 13-point lead, but went scoreless in the fourth quarter as Tasmania fought back to level the game with two minutes remaining.

Cotton then scored eight unanswered points in 62 seconds, including two three-pointers, to secure the victory. Zylan Cheatham contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, while John Jenkins added 13 points. Adelaide's Nick Rakocevic had 13 points and eight rebounds but fouled out with over four minutes remaining after shooting 5-of-13 from the free throw line.

Tasmania were led by Taran Armstrong with 20 points and 10 assists, Will Magnay with 19 points and three blocks, and Josh Bannan with 13 points and seven rebounds. The result improved Adelaide's record to 4-4, with the win marking their second consecutive victory after a three-game losing streak. Adelaide coach Trevor Gleeson was absent due to a personal matter, with assistant Marko Marinovic taking charge.

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• Cotton unleashes late blitz as 36ers sink JackJumpersSix-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has scored eight points in the space of 62 seconds at the death to lift the Adelaide 36ers to their second win on the trot.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 11:50
• Cotton unleashes late blitz as 36ers sink JackJumpersSix-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has scored eight points in the space of 62 seconds at the death to lift the Adelaide 36ers to their second win on the trot.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 11:50

In this story: Bryce Cotton · Adelaide 36ers · Tasmania JackJumpers · Taran Armstrong · Will Magnay · Zylan Cheatham

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