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Darren Snowdon

Taipans produce New Year's Eve miracle

Shannon Scott scored 31 points in a famous win for the Taipans. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Cairns Taipans have produced a memorable New Year's Eve performance, recovering from 18 points down in the fourth quarter to complete a remarkable 86-83 comeback victory over Adelaide 36ers.

With injured star Keanu Pinder on the sidelines, the Taipans stunned the Sixers at Cairns Convention Centre on Saturday to equal the largest final-quarter comeback in the NBL's 40-minute era - matching the record set by Adelaide against the Sydney Kings in 2015.

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