15
Feb
Game Breaker
Naz hands Flyers winning end to tough season
Naz Hillmon of the Southside Flyers drives to the basket during the round 15 WNBL match between Sydney Flames and Southside Flyers at Quaycentre on February 15, 2025 in Sydney. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
Sydney Flames have work to do on the eve of the WNBL25 finals series
- Flyers Naz Hillmon delivers 30 points as Southside wins last game of their WNBL25 campaign
- Flames need to regroup quickly ahead of the WNBL25 finals series
- WNBA-bound Shaniece Swain scores 20 points for the Flames
Naz Hillmon's dominant 30-point performance propelled Southside Flyers to a dominant 83-67 against the Sydney Flames at the Quaycentre in Sydney in the last round of WNBL25.
Key Details
- Result: Southside Flyers 83 def. Sydney Flames 67
- When: 15th February 2025
- Where: Quaycentre, Sydney
- Standings: Southside Flyers (#8) | Sydney Flames (#4) (WNBL Ladder)
By the Numbers
- Naz Hillmon (Southside Flyers) starred with 30 points, nine rebounds and one assist in 39 minutes.
- Shaneice Swain (Sydney Flames) scored 20 points, and had five assists in 35 minutes.
What Happened
The Southside Flyers kept it close early, establishing a 40-38 halftime lead before breaking the game open in the third quarter. A 24-19 run to start the second half gave the Flyers a solid 64-57 advantage heading into the final period.
The turning point came midway through the third quarter when Maddi Rocci ignited a 9-0 Flyers run with a three-pointer at the 6:31 mark. This stretch, capped by a Dallas Loughridge jumper, extended Southside's lead to 54-46 and had Sydney playing from behind the rest of the way.
Naz Hillmon was unstoppable for Southside, showcasing her efficiency with a 13-from-22 shooting performance. Her 30 points came from all areas of the court, including 2-from-6 from beyond the arc. Hillmon's plus-minus of +16 highlighted her overall impact on the game.
For Sydney, Shaneice Swain put up 20 points, but struggled with efficiency, shooting just 7-from-23 from the field. The Flames' offense sputtered, managing only 37.1% shooting as a team compared to Southside's 48.5%.
The Flyers' superior ball movement was evident, as they recorded 21 assists to Sydney's 12. Maddi Rocci orchestrated the offense beautifully, dishing out a game-high nine assists to go along with her 17 points.
Defensively, Southside forced 19 Sydney turnovers, converting them into 16 points. The Flyers also dominated in transition, outscoring the Flames 19-4 in fast break points.
Southside Flyers' 2024-25 has ended in disappointment after winning the WNBL championship last season.
Sydney has work to do heading into their first finals campaign in seven years.
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