Cairns have been crowned the Arafura champions after dominating NT in the gold medal match this evening.
In a display steeped in great pressure and offense worthy of gold Cairns have taken out the match 81 - 57

Cairns continue to dominate

NT has drawn a foul after hitting a 2 to grab 3 much needed points.
Cairns 70 NT 63

Cairns are giving NT a lesson increasing the lead to 20 and almost putting the match out of reach.
Cairns 70 NT 50

NT hit back-to-back foul throws but could be too little too late.
Cairns 66 NT 50

Both sides are trading blows as the pace of the match slows down.
Cairns 63 NT 48

NT hits 6 straight points.
Cairns 60 NT 46

The referee has been forced to break up a scuffle after a defensive foul was called for rough conduct.
NT has been given 4 free throws, they hit all 4.
Cairns 60 NT 43

Cairns are cruising after taking a commanding lead into the final quarter. In what was a lack luster quarter Cairns applied all the needed pressure to blow the lead out to 21.
Cairns 60 NT 39

A great drive by NT has been countered by an easy basket for Cairns.
Cairns 57 NT 39

After looking like a fight back was imminent from NT Cairns have hit a 2 then a 3 to lift the lead to 16 points.
Cairns 53 NT 37

The NT coach has been given a tech foul for arguing with the referee.
It seems to have fired up the side though with NT immediately going on the charge.
Cairns 47 NT 37

After a slow start the pace of the game has gone threw the roof with both sides trading blows.
Cairns 47 NT 35

NT have hit a much needed 3 under pressure to drag back the mounting lead.
Cairns 43 NT 33

Cairns are turning it on with a huge rejection followed by an easy 2.
Cairns 43 NT30

Cairns have drawn first blood in the second half with a sweet lay-up.
Cairns 41 NT 30

A clock malfunction has meant a false start confusing spectators and players alike.

"High quality match with great D and some special shooting"

After a tight first quarter NT ran away with game in the second going on a nine point run.
The shooting has been outstanding all game with both side shooting over 65% from the outside.
Cairns 39 NT 30

Another 3 for NT just before the half-time buzzer has the crowd on their feet and the score 39-30 to Cairns.

After a horrid run NT drain a 3 but Cairns come straight back with a lay-up
NT 39 Cairns 27

Cairns are in total control nailing consecutive 3s.
NT 36 Cairns 24

Cairns have hit another 2 to take the lead to 6.
Cairns 30 NT 24

An NT offensive foul has given the ball back to Cairns. Just want they did not need to to with the pressure piling on.

After a missed 3 attempt Cairns have nailed a tap-in for 2 to blow the lead out to 4.
Cairns 29 NT 24

Cairns have hit the lead with a great lay-up under heavy traffic.
Cairns 26 NT 24

Cairns hit a jumper to make it all square.
NT 24 Cairns 24

NT have kept a hold of the match with another 3 pointer.
NT 24 Cairns 22

NT's coach has seen something he does not like standing and yelling at the action.

The first points of the second quarter go to Cairns as they nail a bomb for 3 but NT hit straight back with a down-towner of their own.

After a fast paced first quarter spoils go to NT, but only just.
Great early D allowed them to pull away but Cairns fought back valiantly to get it to 1 point.

After Cairns get a foul point NT go on the break hitting a great 2.
NT 18 Cairns 17

NT hit a bomb from down town and pull the match level.
Cairns 16 NT 16

The pace of the game has gone to a new level.
Cairns 16 NT 13

After hitting a foul throw NT have regained possession and put down a 3 cutting Cairns' lead to 2

Cairns 13 NT 11

Cairns has yet again extended its lead with another 2 points.
Cairns 13 NT 7

Cairns continues its fantastic D with another steal but misses the shot.

After stealing the ball Cairns lays down a massive slam dunk to extend their lead.
Cairns 11 NT 7

After successfully taking to the ring Cairns have called a timeout with a 2 shot lead.
Cairns 9 NT 7

Both teams make great plays and hit jumpers for 2.
NT 7 Cairns 7

Great D from cairns has caused NT to lose the ball to the shot clock twice early.

NT has made the first line-up changes bringing on two players to mix things up.

The game stays close as NT hits a sweet jump shot.
NT 5 Cairns 5

Cairns player hits a 2 but misses a foul shot.

After drawing a foul and hitting the two NT also drains the extra point.
Cairns 3 NT 3

After winning the tip NT have coughed up the ball and Cairns make them pay with a three pointer.
Cairn 3 NT 0

The crowd is buzzing at the 2009 Arafura Basketball Grand Final where Cairns in light are taking on the NT in dark.