Keli the hero in Knox's nail-biter 107-104 win

• Keli Leaupepe's dominant 32-point, 9-rebound performance leads Knox to a nail-biting win
• Sandringham edges NW Tasmania in thrilling 100-98 comeback victory
• Hobart prevails in overtime shootout against Frankston 119-118
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Knox 107 def Ringwood 104 — Watch the Replay

Keli Leaupepe dominated with 32 points and nine rebounds as Knox edged Ringwood 107-104 at State Basketball Centre. Leaupepe was unstoppable inside, shooting 11-from-16 from the field while adding six offensive rebounds in a stellar performance.

Despite Tanner Krebs' exceptional 36-point effort for Ringwood, Knox's balanced attack proved too much for the Hawks. Tad Dufelmeier added 22 points and nine rebounds while shooting a blistering 5-from-8 from three-point range. Knox's 46.9% three-point shooting (15-from-32) and 26-2 advantage in second-chance points ultimately overcame Jonathan Lawton's 28 points and seven steals for Ringwood. The victory keeps Knox in strong position in the NBL1 South standings heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

Casey 77 def Geelong 71 — Watch the Replay

Trendon Hankerson delivered a stellar 22-point performance as Casey defeated Geelong 77-71 at The Geelong Arena. Hankerson shot an impressive 7-from-14 from the field, including 4-from-6 from three-point range, while adding seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals in a complete all-around effort.

Casey established control early, building a 13-point lead at one stage despite Geelong's Tristan Forsyth's outstanding 24-point, 10-rebound double-double. The visitors dominated from beyond the arc, connecting on 8-from-18 three-pointers (44.4%) compared to Geelong's lacklustre 6-from-26 (23.1%) shooting from deep. The Pioneers' balanced attack featured three players scoring in double figures, with Hunter Marks adding 17 points and Preston Bungei contributing 15 in the victory.

Ballarat 93 def Dandenong 73 — Watch the Replay

Nicholas Stoddart poured in 21 points as Ballarat dismantled Dandenong 93-73 at The Minerdome Stadium. Stoddart added seven assists, four rebounds, and three steals while shooting 9-from-21 from the field to lead a dominant Miners performance.

The Miners showcased exceptional shooting efficiency, connecting on 15-from-37 from beyond the arc (40.5%) while limiting Dandenong to just 24% from deep. Luke Rosendale provided explosive scoring off the bench with 20 points on 7-from-10 shooting, including a sizzling 5-from-6 from three-point range. Dandenong struggled throughout, with Sam Davidson's 18 points and Mason Peatling's double-double (10 points, 11 rebounds) not enough to keep pace with Ballarat's high-powered offense that saw four players score in double figures.

Sandringham 100 def NW Tasmania 98 — Watch the Replay

Ben Ayre exploded for 31 points as Sandringham secured a thrilling 100-98 victory against NW Tasmania at Southern Basketball Stadium. Ayre shot an efficient 10-from-17 from the field and added nine free throws while Fabijan Krslovic recorded a dominant double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds.

NW Tasmania's Kye Savage led all scorers with 25 points but couldn't prevent his team's narrow defeat despite shooting 50% from the field. Sandringham dominated the paint, outscoring NW Tasmania 58-34 inside while establishing a decisive 55-35 rebounding advantage. The Thunder's excellent three-point shooting (15-from-35 for 42.9%) kept them competitive throughout a contest that featured four lead changes, but Sandringham's control of the glass proved decisive in the closing minutes.

Hobart 119 def Frankston 118 — Watch the Replay

William Cranston-Lown delivered 26 points and nine assists as Hobart edged Frankston 119-118 in an overtime thriller at Dandenong Basketball Stadium. Cranston-Lown's electric performance was complemented by Jacob Richards' double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds in a high-scoring affair.

The back-and-forth contest featured 33 lead changes and 13 ties, showcasing both teams' offensive firepower. Frankston's Michael Harris scored 29 points with nine assists while Taane Samuel added 28 points on efficient 12-from-21 shooting. Hobart's balanced attack saw five players score in double figures, including Vincent DeAngelo's 20 points off the bench. The Chargers' interior dominance with Ole Angerstein (16 points, 11 rebounds) proved crucial in the closing moments of overtime.

Mt Gambier 92 def Nunawading 86 — Watch the Replay

Akech Aliir detonated for 31 points and 11 rebounds as Mt Gambier defeated Nunawading 92-86 at Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre. Aliir shot 13-from-25 from the field while adding five offensive rebounds and three assists in a dominant display.

The Pioneers' interior dominance was evident as they outscored Nunawading 58-26 in the paint despite Brian Mack II's strong performance (22 points, 11 rebounds) for the Spectres. Mt Gambier's balanced attack saw Alex Mudronja add 18 points and six assists while Titus Robinson contributed 17 points. Nunawading's perimeter shooting (14-from-32 from three for 43.75%) kept them competitive, with Tristan Devers adding 20 points, but Mt Gambier's advantage on the inside and defensive pressure (eight steals) proved decisive in the six-point victory.