Peter Crawford and Luke Schenscher blew the game open as Townsville overcame a struggling Adelaide.

The Adelaide 36ers will be in for a hard game at the Swamp against the Townsville Crocodiles tonight.

Adelaide and Townsville face off for the first time since 2010.

Adelaide this afternoon fell short to the Cairns Taipans losing 75-87 after the lead changed many times throughout the game.

The Adelaide 36ers re-match this Sunday against the Cairns Taipans is a matter of pride for the team.