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Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks NBL26 Round 10 Tips - Adelaide light it up in Ignite debut
The article discusses the Adelaide 36ers' upcoming matchup against the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL25 Round 10, taking place at the Ignite Cup. The 36ers, with a remarkable track record against the Hawks and strong offensive capabilities led by players like Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham, are favored to win. The Hawks, struggling with defensive and offensive consistency, face a tough challenge. The 36ers aim to capitalize on their form and cover the 3.5-point spread while Cheatham is expected to secure over 10 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in Adelaide's pursuit of victory.
- Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks expert predictions for Wednesday’s Round 10 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 7:30 PM AEDT at Adelaide Entertainment Centre
- Zylan Cheatham expected to be pivotal with 10+ rebounds.
- Adelaide's strong offence to shine in the Ignite Cup.
Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks NBL26 Round 10 Tips
Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks NBL25 Round 10 Expert Tips
Adelaide will collect a victory in their first appearance of the Ignite Cup on Wednesday, adding more misery to the Illawarra Hawks season, covering the 3.5 points as the home favourite.
- Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks NBL25 Round 10 Expert Tips
- Head to Head
- Adelaide 36ers Form & Team News
- Illawarra Hawks Form & Team News
- Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks Frequently Asked Questions
Adelaide at home is a tough task for any and it will be a mountain too large for the struggling Hawks who fell off their perch once again against the Kings in Round 9. Illawarra’s offence is failing to click on all levels while they are opening up the lanes for their opposition giving up the most points of any team in the comp.
The 36ers are dangerous offensively in both the front and back court and Mike Wells men have been able to exploit their opponents when needed in NBL26. Bryce Cotton is being Bryce Cotton, dopping 41 against the Taipans while Zylan Cheatham return to the NBL has been a key to Adleaide sitting second on the ladder.
Expect the 36ers to put on a show at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Wednesday piling the points on Illawarra and grabbing their status in the Ignite Cup with a big win. Zylan Cheatham will be in the thick of battle with JaVale McGee and will repeat his 13 rebound effort in Adelaide first win against the Hawks, collecting another 10+ boards.
- Adelaide have won their last 5 matches against Illawarra
- Adelaide have scored 90+ points in all 5 of their most recent victories over Illawarra
- Illawarra allow the most points of any team in the competition at 96.5 points per game.
- Zylan Cheatham is averaging 10.5 rebounds per game this season.
Head to Head
Last 5 Match Results
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | ADE | ADE 90-88 | ILL +6.5 | U 184.0 |
| 13/01/2025 | ADE | ADE 91-88 | ADE +3.0 | U 203.0 |
| 10/11/2024 | ADE | ADE 93-79 | ADE +1.5 | U 186.5 |
| 05/10/2024 | ILL | ADE 102-100 | ADE +7.0 | O 189.5 |
| 20/01/2024 | ILL | ADE 96-89 | ADE +5.5 | O 183.0 |
Offensive & Defensive Rankings
| ADE Off | Rank | Stat | Rank | ILL Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91.3 | 4 | PPG | 10 | 96.5 |
| 41.4 | 7 | RPG | 8 | 42.8 |
| 44.5% | 6 | FG% | 3 | 43.8% |
| 33.9% | 2 | 3P% | 8 | 33.1% |
| 10.5 | 2 | TOV | 9 | 10.4 |
ADE Def Rank Stat Rank ILL Off 86.4 5 PPG 7 88 40.4 2 RPG 1 44.9 45.4% 7 FG% 4 45.2% 31.4% 3 3P% 6 32.2% 11.1 6 TOV 10 15.3
| ADE Def | Rank | Stat | Rank | ILL Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86.4 | 5 | PPG | 7 | 88 |
| 40.4 | 2 | RPG | 1 | 44.9 |
| 45.4% | 7 | FG% | 4 | 45.2% |
| 31.4% | 3 | 3P% | 6 | 32.2% |
| 11.1 | 6 | TOV | 10 | 15.3 |
Adelaide 36ers Form & Team News
It may not have been pretty but the 36ers went 2-0 in Round 9, getting a dominant win against the JackJumpers 97-86, despite a sloppy fourth quarter and needing overtime to get past the Taipans 105-101.
Mike Wells will be pleased with Adelaide’s second position on the ladder with a 9-3 record, however, his team’s performance last round was far from being polished. A poor final quarter against the JackJumpers can be overlooked, considering they had a 25-point lead, however, letting a 10-point margin go in the fourth against the Taipans almost cost them a victory, relying on a 41-point performance from Bryce Cotton to dig them out of that hole.
Adelaide started the season as a top-two defensive team, but have leaned on their offence a little too much over the last few rounds. Lucky for the 36ers they have Cotton and even Zylan Cheatham to light up the scoreboard when points are needed. Cheatham has registered 3 double-doubles and is averaging 15.66 points and 10.5 assists in his last 6 games.
Illawarra Hawks Form & Team News
The Hawks were back and then they were not.
Two wins against Melbourne United and Cairns Taipans had the Sandbox pumping, however their first loss to Sydney in 7 matches brought them crashing back down to earth again. It wasn’t necessarily the loss but more so how, getting shut out offensively in a 98-71 loss.
The Hawks couldn’t unlock NBA champion JaVale McGee who was fouled out with 8:44 left in the game, scoring just 9 points in the match. Although Will Hickey continued his fine return with 19pts, 9reb and 8ass it wasn’t enough for Illawarra to compete.
The plan B for the Hawks is not working and the depth of their starting 5 is not enough to compete with the top teams in the competition at the moment, especially on the defensive end of the court where they rank last, giving up 96.5 points per game.
Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks start?
Tip-off between Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks is at 7:30 PM AEDT, Wednesday, November 19
What channel is Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks on?
You can watch Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
Verdict
Adelaide will score over 93.5 points and cover the 3.5 points as the favourite against the Hawks with Zylan Cheatham recording 10+ rebounds.
Adelaide -3.5
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