"Mc-Hick-Gee": Hawks' New Dynamic Duo Leads Victory
Illawarra’s JaVale McGee and William “Davo” Hickey powered the Hawks to a 107–90 win over the Cairns Taipans with remarkable efficiency. The duo dominated the game as Illawarra overwhelmed their opponents in the second half.
Game Highlights
- JaVale McGee scored 28 points on an impressive 12-for-13 shooting from the field.
- William Hickey recorded the first triple-double of NBL26 with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists.
- Hickey also contributed three blocks in his fourth game back from injury.
Famous author Mark Twain once said: "The report of my death was an exaggeration ..." The same can be said about defending champions Illawarra Hawks, who hold a 4-6 record and are just a game and a half outside the top 4.
Player Perspectives
"We just put on a good performance," Hickey said. "I don’t get that without my teammates finishing. When you got guys like McGee, you just throw it up to him — it makes my job a lot easier."
This victory signals a resurgence for the Illawarra Hawks, powered by their newly formidable duo.
Author's summary: JaVale McGee and William Hickey’s combined efforts revived the Illawarra Hawks, showing elite performance and teamwork in their strong win against Cairns.