Paced by a game-high 34 points from pivot Clarence Tyson, Townsville cruised by South East Melbourne to record what coach Mark Bragg described as the best win in franchise history. Derek Rucker added 22 points for the victors, while Simon Kerle added 15. Point guard Brian Tolbert's 17 points led South East Melbourne, with Sam Mackinnon and Chris Anstey both providing 16 points.