
The Adelaide 36ers have recovered from a shambolic start to defeat the last-placed Cairns Taipans 82-71 in their NBL clash at Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Spearheaded by Daniel Johnson (18 points, nine rebounds), the Sixers (5-7) outscored the visitors 45-21 across the middle two terms and 73-48 from quarter-time onwards following some harsh words from coach CJ Bruton.