Swifts hold nerve to sink Firebirds in extra time

Swifts hold nerve to sink Firebirds in extra time

Wooden spooners the Queensland Firebirds threatened to pull off one of the upsets of the season before the Swifts lifted late to secure victory.

Swifts survive extra-time thriller

By Charlie McKay The NSW Swifts will carry momentum into finals after edging the Queensland Firebirds 79–75 in a gripping extra-time showdown at Nissan Arena. Pride was on the line as the Firebirds looked to secure just their third win of the season in what has been a challenging rebuilding year for the club.