Every game of the 2020-21 NBL season is LIVE, FREE, and HD via SBS On Demand, with select games also live on SBS VICELAND.
Noi was unable to finish the Snakes’ 75-73 loss to the Sydney Kings last weekend, having sustained a knee injury early in the third quarter after losing his footing on the court.
The 23-year-old’s unfortunate exit seemed to kickstart an impressive comeback from the Snakes; one that would have seen them upset the Kings for the third time this season.
Instead, Scott Machado’s magic ran out during the game’s final possession, leaving Sydney to hang on and condemn Cairns to their fifth straight defeat.
Mike Kelly’s men have not won a game since March 4 in what is the latest slide in a season that’s seen the Taipans fall to the foot of the NBL ladder.
Noi’s absence will only hinder their hopes of victory against Adelaide, with the second-year forward averaging 10.06 points, 4.44 rebounds and 1.06 assists thus far in the 2020-21 campaign.
The 36ers finished strong for a 10-point victory in the two sides’ only other meeting this season, buoyed by the performance of Daniel Johnson who produced 30 points and nine rebounds on the night.
Johnson will likely command coach Kelly’s full attention for the rematch - one the Cairns faithful will look forward to irrespective of their faint finals ambitions.
Sunday’s matchup with the Sixers shapes as the Taipans’ first game back on home soil since February 8 and fans can watch it LIVE, FREE and in HD on SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand from 5pm (AEDT).
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