By Argie Paul Candare
The Adelaide 36ers scored a comeback win against the Tasmania JackJumpers, 82-80, in the National Basketball League in Australia as their Filipino player Kai Sotto rested in his second straight game.
Dusty Hannahs had 19 points, three rebounds and four assists for the 36ers, while Daniel Johnson supported 17 points.
Down by 21 after the opening quarter (12-33), the 36ers rallied back in the second half, completely dissolving the first-half domination of the opponent.
The JackJumpers ultimately had a chance to steal the win after a split by Todd Withers, but Josh Magette’s long three came up short, concluding the game in Adelaide’s favor.
The 7’3” Sotto, who debuted in the first preseason game of the squad, was out due to soreness as per announcement by the team.
Adelaide clashes again with the Perth Wildcats Friday.