
10
Aug
West Men
Elijah Pepper's near triple double too much for Buccs
2025 NBL1 West Men's Finals Series — Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Lee Roberts scores 31 points on impressive 75% shooting as East Perth edges Joondalup
- De'Sean Parsons dominates with 38 points and 15 rebounds in Goldfields' win over Mandurah
- Cooper Creek hits seven threes in Warwick's commanding victory against Geraldton
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Elimination Final: East Perth 81 def Joondalup 79 — Watch the Replay
Lee Roberts delivered an outstanding performance with 31 points on 75% shooting as East Perth secured a narrow win against Joondalup 81-79 at HBF Arena Joondalup. Roberts was remarkably efficient, going 10-from-14 on two-point attempts and a perfect 2-from-2 from beyond the arc, while also adding eight rebounds in just 27 minutes of action.
CJ Turnage led Joondalup with 29 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in the losing effort. The game featured 18 lead changes, showcasing the back-and-forth nature of this competitive matchup. East Perth dominated the glass with a 44-32 rebounding advantage, which proved critical in overcoming their 16 turnovers compared to Joondalup's 14.
Elimination Final: Goldfields 109 def Mandurah 95 — Watch the Replay
De'Sean Parsons produced a dominant double-double with 38 points and 15 rebounds as Goldfields defeated Mandurah 109-95 at Niels Hansen Basketball Stadium. Parsons shot an exceptional 76.2% from the field, including 15-from-20 on two-pointers, while also adding five steals in a complete performance.
Lachlan Bertram led Mandurah with 26 points and eight rebounds, while Hamish Warden added 20 points on 6-from-11 shooting, including 6-from-11 from three-point range. Goldfields shot 50% from the field compared to Mandurah's 42.1% and dominated inside with 52 points in the paint against Mandurah's 28.
Qualifying Final: Willetton 121 def Rockingham 102 — Watch the Replay
Taeshon Cherry scored 27 points and Thomas Gerovich added a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds as Willetton defeated Rockingham 121-102 at Mike Barnett Sports Complex. Willetton shot a remarkable 59.7% from the field and 46.4% from three-point range in their offensive showcase.
Isaac White delivered a stellar performance in defeat, scoring 35 points for Rockingham while shooting 44% from the field. Willetton had four players score 18 or more points, showcasing their balanced attack, with Roosevelt Williams Jr. contributing 22 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. The Tigers led by as many as 30 points during the contest.
Qualifying Final: Warwick 115 def Geraldton 84 — Watch the Replay
Elijah Pepper recorded a double-double with 31 points and 10 assists as Warwick dominated Geraldton 115-84 at Active West Stadium. Pepper added nine rebounds and two steals while shooting 44.4% from the field in an all-around brilliant performance.
Cooper Creek contributed 25 points and 12 rebounds for Warwick, shooting an exceptional 7-from-9 from three-point range. Todd Withers added 21 points, including 6-from-9 from deep, as Warwick shot 47.9% from beyond the arc as a team. Akeem Springs led Geraldton with 17 points in defeat, but the team struggled from the field, shooting just 42% overall.
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