The Australian National Basketball League's Wollongong Hawks are back on top of the championship ladder after recording a thrilling 81-79 victory over the Adelaide 36ers in Wollongong on Friday night.
The Hawks moved to an 8-2 record with the win and jumped above the New Zealand Breakers (8-2) into first place on percentage.
The Townsville Crocodiles are fifth after Saturday night's 91-86 home win over the Gold Coast Blaze.