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Jan
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Gold Coast is MVP Bryce's 'Scorer's Paradise'
Bryce Cotton of the 36ers drives to the basket during the round 19 NBL match between Brisbane Bullets and Adelaide 36ers at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre on January 28, 2026 in Gold Coast. Photo: Matt Roberts/Getty Images
Bryce Cotton led Adelaide’s wire-to-wire dismantling of Brisbane in a dominant 33-point NBL win.
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Adelaide delivered a wire-to-wire statement, blowing the game open early and never letting Brisbane settle. The 36ers led by nine after the opening quarter and steadily stretched the margin across all four periods, finishing with a dominant +33 result built on elite shot-making and constant pressure.
The visitors’ offensive efficiency was decisive. Adelaide shot 67.2 percent from the field, knocked down 11-of-26 from three (42.3%), and generated 25 assists on 39 made field goals. Their fourth quarter was the knockout punch, outscoring Brisbane 39–19 as the Bullets struggled to contain ball movement and inside finishes.
Bryce Cotton orchestrated the win with 22 points, seven assists and a game-high +32, controlling tempo and repeatedly punishing late rotations. John Jenkins added 19 points on 5-of-9 from deep, while Isaac Humphries was near-perfect inside with 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting, anchoring the paint at both ends. Flynn Cameron (16 points) and Zylan Cheatham (six points, seven rebounds, six assists) rounded out a balanced starting unit.
Brisbane’s night was far tougher. The Bullets shot just 37.7 percent from the floor and 6-of-33 from three (18.2%), spending the entire game chasing the scoreboard. Jacob Holt was the lone bright spot with 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Mitch Norton (11 points, six assists) and Taine Murray worked hard without consistent scoring support. Brisbane never led and managed just nine points in the third quarter, a stretch that effectively ended the contest.
The result underlined Adelaide’s current offensive ceiling and depth, while Brisbane were left searching for answers after being outmatched in efficiency, execution, and late-game resistance.
Key Details
- Result: Adelaide 36ers 107 def. Brisbane Bullets 74
- When: 28th of January 2026
- Where: Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre, Queensland
- Attendance: 2,441
- Standings
Key Performers
- Adelaide: Bryce Cotton — 22 pts, 7 ast, +32 │ Isaac Humphries — 16 pts, 5 reb │ John Jenkins — 19 pts (5 threes)
- Brisbane: Jacob Holt — 24 pts │ Mitch Norton — 11 pts, 6 ast
Team Stats Snapshot
- Adelaide: FG 39/58 (67.2%) │ 3PT 11/26 (42.3%) │ FT 18/19 (94.7%) │ AST 25 │ TO 16
- Brisbane: FG 26/69 (37.7%) │ 3PT 6/33 (18.2%) │ FT 16/20 (80.0%) │ AST 17 │ TO 10
