Giants at home this weekend against Mandurah

Goldfields Giants’ clash against Mandurah on Saturday is the remaining leg of a two-game NBL1 West home stand, before back-to-back road matches in Perth on the weekend of May 17-18.

Victory this weekend is crucial for the Giants’ men’s squad, who are third but just one game clear of Mandurah.

Sixth-placed Mandurah are among three teams with identical 4-2 win-loss records, alongside Geraldton and Joondalup.

A favourable draw is looming for the Giants, who will play three consecutive games on their home court, on June 7, June 14 and June 21.

The Giants’ women are ninth, but are desperate to keep the momentum following last weekend’s historic win against Rockingham.

It was recorded against the reigning NBL1 champions and the 106-52 scoreline was the biggest winning margin in the local squad’s short history.

Mandurah are eighth — one game clear of the Giants.

Saturday’s program starts at 4pm with the men’s D-League clash, followed by the women’s NBL1 showdown at 6pm.

The men’s NBL1 game is at 8pm.