Suns Marshall Nelson drops 50 on Redbacks

• Geraldton dominates Mandurah 103-70 behind Johny Narkle's explosive 28-point performance
• Marshall Nelson delivers spectacular 50-point performance in Eastern Suns' 106-91 win against Perth
• Mitch Clarke erupts for 34 points on 70.6% shooting as Warwick powers past Goldfields
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Geraldton vs Mandurah — Watch the Replay

Johny Narkle detonated for 28 points as Geraldton dominated Mandurah 103-70 at Active West Stadium. Narkle showcased his all-around ability with an outstanding performance that included eight assists, six rebounds, four steals, and 4-from-8 shooting from beyond the arc. Joshua Keyes added 22 points on efficient 72.7% shooting from the field, while veteran Liam Hunt contributed a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds.

The Buccaneers established their dominance early, building a 33-point lead at their peak while shooting an impressive 48.1% from the field compared to Mandurah's 38.6%. The visitors controlled the glass with a 53-37 rebounding advantage and forced 22 turnovers while recording 14 steals. Sammie Freeman led Mandurah with 20 points on 8-from-11 shooting, but the Magic struggled from long range, connecting on just 25% of their three-point attempts.

Joondalup vs Perry Lakes — Watch the Replay

Joey Baker lit up Bendat Basketball Centre with 26 points including five three-pointers as Joondalup secured a 90-74 victory against Perry Lakes. CJ Turnage flirted with a triple-double, contributing 18 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, while Caleb Davis recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds to cement the Wolves' comprehensive win.

Joondalup's efficient offense was on full display, shooting 51.4% from the field and 38.7% from three-point territory. Their balanced attack generated 27 assists compared to Perry Lakes' 21. Luke Phillips delivered a valiant effort for the Hawks with 29 points and 11 rebounds, while Kyiah O'Donohue added 16 points off the bench. Despite Phillips' outstanding performance, the Hawks struggled to contain Joondalup's multi-faceted attack, which saw the Wolves lead for over 36 minutes of game time.

East Perth vs Willetton — Watch the Replay

Willetton edged East Perth 83-82 in a thrilling contest at Willetton Basketball Stadium. Roosevelt Williams Jr led the Tigers with 20 points on exceptional 58.8% shooting while adding four steals and four assists. Thomas Gerovich contributed 18 points and nine rebounds, while Tyreese Davis added 17 points on efficient 66.7% shooting from the field.

The tightly contested matchup featured 16 lead changes and seven ties, with neither team leading by more than 16 points. East Perth's balanced scoring attack saw Lee Roberts (17 points, eight rebounds), Max Rice and Nicolas Filpo (15 points each) all make significant contributions. Willetton's dominance in transition proved decisive, outscoring the Eagles 24-8 in fast break points despite both teams finishing with identical rebounding totals (44-44).

Goldfields vs Warwick  — Watch the Replay

Mitch Clarke exploded for 34 points on 70.6% shooting as Warwick routed Goldfields 107-75 at Niels Hansen Basketball Stadium. Clarke was practically unstoppable, connecting on 7-of-12 from beyond the arc while adding eight assists, three steals and two blocks. Todd Withers contributed 21 points on seven three-pointers, while Elijah Pepper added 20 points and five assists in the comprehensive victory.

The Senators' perimeter shooting was exceptional, converting 22-of-50 three-point attempts (44%) while holding Goldfields to just 3-of-21 (14.3%) from distance. Warwick's ball movement generated 24 assists to Goldfields' 11, helping build a lead that ballooned to 34 points. Michael Jok led the Giants with 20 points and nine rebounds, while De'Sean Parsons added 19 points and eight rebounds, but Goldfields struggled to contain Warwick's explosive offense throughout the contest.

Rockingham vs SW Slammers — Watch the Replay

Rockingham dominated the SW Slammers 116-69 at Mike Barnett Sports Complex, delivering an outstanding offensive performance with six players scoring in double figures. Isaac White was exceptional with 32 points on 12-from-18 shooting, including a red-hot 4-from-7 from deep, while adding seven assists and five rebounds. Travis Durnin contributed 20 points off the bench, hitting four triples in an efficient display.

The Flames were utterly dominant, leading by as many as 52 points while shooting an impressive 58 percent from the field and dishing out 39 assists. Rockingham's defense stifled the Slammers, forcing 25 turnovers and converting them into 18 points. Jordan Wayne led the Slammers with 14 points, including 4-from-6 from three-point range, but the visitors struggled to generate consistent offense against Rockingham's smothering defense.

Cockburn vs Lakeside — Watch the Replay

Lakeside secured a hard-fought 93-86 victory against Cockburn at Lakeside Recreation Centre, with centre Aj Wilson leading the way with a stellar 26-point performance. Wilson dominated the interior, shooting 10-from-16 from the field and adding six rebounds and four assists. Isaiah Lewis provided excellent support with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Joshua Davey recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 boards.

Despite Kortland Martin's outstanding 26-point effort for Cockburn, including four three-pointers and four steals, Lakeside's control of the glass proved decisive. The Lightning outrebounded Cockburn 49-31, including 15 offensive rebounds that led to 15 second-chance points. Josh Hunt added 15 points for the Cougars, but Lakeside led for 34 minutes of the contest and held off multiple comeback attempts to secure their home victory.

Eastern Suns vs Perth — Watch the Replay

Marshall Nelson delivered one of the most spectacular individual performances of the NBL1 West season, exploding for 50 points to power the Eastern Suns to a 106-91 victory against Perth at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre. Nelson was simply unstoppable, shooting an incredible 16-from-21 from the field, including 8-from-10 from three-point range, while adding 10 rebounds, five assists, and four steals to complete a dominant double-double.

Perth received strong contributions from Emmanuel Kanwei, who recorded a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Joe Cook-Green, who added 21 points including five triples. However, the Redbacks couldn't contain Nelson's offensive barrage, as the Eastern Suns star scored nearly half his team's points in a masterful display. The Suns also dominated the glass, out-rebounding Perth 51-43 en route to their crucial victory.