Adelaide 36ers defeat Cairns Taipans 83-69 in NBL27

The Adelaide 36ers defeated the Cairns Taipans 83-69 during a Round 2 NBL27 matchup at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on September 27, 2026. Adelaide established early dominance, scoring 32 points in the first quarter.

Cairns coach Adam Forde utilized 14 different lineups in an attempt to find stability amidst significant roster challenges. The Taipans struggled with efficiency, making only seven of their 31 three-point attempts. The team continues to manage injuries to Jaylin Galloway and Next Star Luke Paul.

Adelaide secured the win despite being without several key players, including Isaac Humphries, Flynn Cameron, and Bul Kuol. The game featured standout performance from Bryce Cotton, who has a history of high-scoring games against the Taipans.