The Canberra Gunners will have a point to prove against one of the leading teams in the South-East Australian Basketball League when they host the Albury-Wodonga Bandits on Sunday.
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The Gunners will be desperate to make amends for their 97-57 thrashing at the hands of the Bandits in their opening game of the season.
Since then, the Gunners have bounced back to hold their nerve in two thrilling one-point victories, including last weekend's 82-81 defeat of North West Tasmania at the Belconnen Basketball Stadium.
Sydney Kings guard Daniel Joyce scored with five seconds on the clock to improve the Gunners to 2-3 for the season and keep them in touch with the top eight.
US import Ebuka Anyaorah was huge in that game, stamping his authority inside the paint with 26 points and 16 rebounds.
The Gunners will be hoping the Bandits are fatigued after backing up from Saturday night's game with the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence at the AIS.
Meanwhile, the Canberra Capitals Academy will be aiming for their second straight win when they take on the Dandenong Rangers.
The Capitals opened their season account with a 79-61 victory against Launceston.
The women's game tips off at 1pm, followed by the men at 3pm.
