Magic Julian's 37-point, 10-assist double-double

• Max Rice explodes for 31 points as East Perth secures narrow victory against Geraldton
• Taeshon Cherry leads Willetton's 107-73 demolition of Lakeside with 24 points and 4 steals
• Julian Pesava delivers masterclass with 37 points and 10 assists in Mandurah's win against Goldfields

East Perth vs Geraldton

East Perth (92) defeated Geraldton (89) in a thrilling contest at Active West Stadium. Max Rice was outstanding for the Eagles, pouring in 31 points including 7-from-15 from beyond the arc, while Lee Roberts contributed 16 points and nine rebounds. Geraldton was led by Verle Williams with 20 points.

The match featured 13 lead changes as both teams battled for supremacy throughout. East Perth established a 10-point lead at one stage but had to withstand a determined Geraldton squad that shot efficiently inside, converting at 64.7% on two-point attempts. The Eagles' balanced offensive effort, with five players scoring eight or more points, proved decisive in the narrow victory.

Rockingham vs Perth

Rockingham (102) dominated Perth (78) at Mike Barnett Sports Complex behind Isaac White's exceptional 28-point performance. White was remarkably efficient, shooting 5-from-13 from deep and perfect from the free-throw line (7-from-7). Tevin Jackson added 19 points while Justin Beard recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Perth struggled to find rhythm offensively, shooting just 22.2% from three-point range. Callan McDonald led the Redbacks with 21 points on an impressive 9-from-11 shooting, but Perth's 18 turnovers proved costly. Rockingham controlled the tempo throughout, building a commanding 24-point advantage and dominating the boards with a 49-38 rebounding edge.

Joondalup vs SW Slammers

Joondalup (97) edged Southwest Slammers (94) in a nail-biting overtime thriller at Eaton Recreation Centre. Caleb Davis delivered a stellar performance with 22 points including 5-from-7 from three-point territory, while CJ Turnage recorded a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Jamal Poplar led the Slammers with 29 points.

The contest was a see-saw battle featuring 12 lead changes and four ties, ultimately requiring an extra period to determine the winner. Joondalup's efficiency was key, shooting 50.8% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc. Despite the Slammers' advantage in fast break points (13-9) and second-chance points (14-10), Joondalup's disciplined offense with just 22 turnovers against the Slammers' 15 steals proved decisive.

Lakeside vs Willetton

Willetton (107) dismantled Lakeside (73) at Willetton Basketball Stadium in a dominant display. Taeshon Cherry led all scorers with 24 points, while Tyreese Davis contributed 17 points and six assists. Isaiah Lewis and Corey Shervill each scored 25 points for Lakeside in a losing effort.

The Tigers were unstoppable in transition, outscoring Lakeside 35-2 in fast break points. Willetton's balanced attack featured six players scoring eight or more points as they built a lead that swelled to 34 points. Joshua Davey posted a double-double for Lakeside with 11 points and 18 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Willetton's efficient 48.6% shooting from the field and 41.4% from three-point range.

Goldfields vs Mandurah

Mandurah (112) outlasted Goldfields (103) in a high-scoring affair at Niels Hansen Basketball Stadium. Julian Pesava was sensational with 37 points and 10 assists, shooting an efficient 5-from-11 from deep and perfect 8-from-8 from the free-throw line. Lachlan Bertram added 28 points for the Magic. Shaun Stewart led Goldfields with 32 points and nine assists.

The offensive showcase featured nine lead changes with neither team able to maintain control for extended periods. De'Sean Parsons registered a double-double for Goldfields with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Joshua Duach contributed 27 points including six triples. Despite Goldfields' 47-40 rebounding advantage and 19-8 edge on the offensive glass, Mandurah's exceptional 56.2% field goal shooting and 74.4% conversion rate on two-point attempts proved decisive.

Cockburn vs Eastern Suns

Eastern Suns (82) edged Cockburn (79) in a tense contest at Ray Owen Sports Centre featuring 24 lead changes and 10 ties. Marshall Nelson recorded a double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds while adding five assists and five steals for the Suns. Chan Nai led all scorers with 32 points for Cockburn, including six three-pointers and six steals.

The back-and-forth battle saw neither team lead by more than 14 points. Travis Fee added 21 points for the Suns on efficient 7-from-13 shooting. Cockburn's Terrandus Smith contributed 19 points, six assists, and three steals, but the Suns' advantage at the free-throw line (18-10) and superior offensive rebounding (15-9) helped secure the victory in the closing moments.