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FOUND: Hawks stun wildcats snap six game nbl winning streak - You Need To See This

Sam Froling has starred for Illawarra as they had a big upset win over Perth in the NBL. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Perth coach John Rillie has defended superstar Bryce Cotton and critcised the media for not asking about Tai Webster's absence after their Wildcats' shock 100-82 NBL loss to Illawarra.

The Hawks set up one of the biggest upsets of the NBL season with a 12-0 opening which they turned into an unassailable 38-18 quarter-time lead at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Friday night.

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