Narkle pushes NBL case with 53-point outing

• Johny Narkle erupts for 53 points on 58% shooting in Geraldton's blowout victory
• Cockburn's Kortland Martin (35) and Josh Hunt (28) combine for 63 points in high-scoring win
• Isaac White scores 29 points as Rockingham edges Perth in thriller
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Rockingham 98 def Perth 97 — Watch the Replay

Isaac White delivered a stellar 29-point performance as Rockingham secured a nail-biting 98-97 win against Perth at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre. White shot an efficient 44% from the field and added six rebounds, while Jervon Pressley recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds on an outstanding 70% shooting.

The tightly contested match featured 22 lead changes and nine ties, with neither team leading by more than 16 points. Perth's Emmanuel Kanwei (26 points on 80% shooting) and Joe Cook-Green (26 points, seven assists) kept the home side in contention, but Rockingham's balanced attack with five players scoring in double-figures proved decisive. The Flames' 26 fast break points and superior assists (22-16) ultimately made the difference in this thrilling encounter.

Willetton 95 def Mandurah 87 — Watch the Replay

Tana Kopa scored 19 points, including six triples, as Willetton Tigers defeated Mandurah Magic 95-87 at Willetton Basketball Stadium. Taeshon Cherry contributed 18 points and five rebounds, while Michael Vigor added 12 points and six boards in a balanced team effort that saw the Tigers shoot 44% from the field.

Julian Pesava was exceptional for Mandurah, erupting for 32 points on 57% shooting, including 5-from-8 from beyond the arc. Centre Sammie Freeman recorded a dominant double-double with 21 points and 20 rebounds, but the Magic couldn't overcome Willetton's superior ball movement (30 assists to 19) and three-point shooting (13 triples to nine). The Tigers turned a six-point deficit in the third quarter into a 15-point lead with a pivotal 15-0 run that ultimately secured the victory.

Joondalup 79 def Perry Lakes 76 — Watch the Replay

Joey Baker scored 19 points as Joondalup Wolves edged Perry Lakes Hawks 79-76 in a hard-fought contest at HBF Arena Joondalup. Baker shot 40% from the field, including 4-from-10 from three-point range, while CJ Turnage and Adili Kuerban added 14 points each in a closely contested battle featuring 18 lead changes.

Jaden Stanley-Williams led the Hawks with 17 points on 40% shooting, including 4-from-7 from deep, and Nicholas Floyd contributed 14 points on an efficient 67% from the field. The Wolves' defense proved crucial, forcing 17 turnovers and registering 11 steals. Caleb Davis was instrumental with 11 points, nine rebounds, and a game-high three steals as Joondalup secured their win with clutch defensive stops in the final minutes.

Cockburn 122 def East Perth 107 — Watch the Replay

Kortland Martin exploded for 35 points as Cockburn Cougars outgunned East Perth Eagles 122-107 at Wally Hagan Stadium. Martin was on fire, shooting 54% from the field, including 6-from-14 from three-point range, while Josh Hunt added 28 points off the bench on a scorching 82% shooting, including 5-from-6 from beyond the arc.

East Perth was led by Chier Maker's 28 points, including 5-from-6 from three-point range, and Max Rice's 27 points, but couldn't match Cockburn's offensive firepower. The Cougars dominated inside, outscoring the Eagles 62-38 in the paint while shooting an exceptional 58% from the field. Terrandus Smith contributed 27 points and seven assists as Cockburn recorded its highest point total of the season in this high-octane shootout.

Geraldton 135 def Goldfields 88 — Watch the Replay

Johny Narkle delivered a historic performance, erupting for 53 points as Geraldton Buccaneers demolished Goldfields Giants 135-88 at Niels Hansen Basketball Stadium. The explosive guard shot an efficient 58% from the field, including 6-from-14 from three-point range, while adding nine free throws and seven rebounds in a dominant display.

Akeem Springs added 19 points, including 5-from-8 from beyond the arc, and Nikolas DeSantis contributed a perfect shooting night with 16 points on 6-from-6 from the field. The Buccaneers shot a blistering 62% from the field and 55% from three-point range, dishing out 31 assists while building a lead that reached 49 points. Michael Jok led Goldfields with 15 points as the Giants struggled to contain Geraldton's offensive onslaught throughout the contest.