
The Maitland Mustangs blew an 18-point lead midway through the third quarter to lose 76-73 to the Canberra Gunners in the inaugural NBL 1 East grand final at the Hills Basketball Stadium on Sunday.
Chasing their first senior state basketball title, the Mustangs were unable to curb the influence of Gunners big man Glenn Morison who finished with 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead his side back from the brink of defeat.