Man mountain Myles Cherry and sinewy swingman Ryan Beisty inspired Newcastle Falcons to a thrilling 78-75 triumph over NBL1 East Conference leaders Sutherland Sharks at Newcastle Basketball Stadium on Saturday night.
It was the Falcons' fourth straight victory, pushing them to third position with a 4-2 win-loss record, and came after Newcastle's women's team overpowered previously unbeaten Sutherland 65-55 to leapfrog the Sharks into second spot with a 5-1 record.
