“This is bad basketball

This is bad basketball

Cairns Taipans coach Adam Forde criticized his team's lack of urgency and competitiveness following their seventh consecutive defeat. Despite high expectations after an active off-season recruiting period, the team has struggled significantly.

Forde expressed disappointment after a 28-point loss, emphasizing the need for immediate improvement.

“This is not great, this is bad basketball … we have to address it right now,” Forde said. “What’s your edge, what’s your desperation? It can be a moment in someone’s career to establish themselves.”

The team led 41–40 midway through the second quarter but allowed a 10-point deficit by halftime. In the second half, Tyrell Harrison, Casey Prather, and Jaylen Adams dominated while the Taipans faltered under pressure.

“It was too easy; Brisbane were able to get what they wanted,” Forde said. “We’ve got a lot of nice guys … they don’t like losing by 30, you can feel it. But you can play hard without talent and get wins.”

Summary

The Cairns Taipans face a critical challenge as their lack of competitiveness and urgency continues to cost them games, demanding an urgent response to turn their season around.

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