IT has taken 181 days, but finally the entire Taipans' squad has trained as one.

The Blaze host the Taipans in what Gold Coast star Adam Gibson says is a must-win game.

LET me just clarify two things from Friday night's NBL clash between Taipans and Wollongong at the Cairns Convention Centre.

AARON Grabau turned back the clock for the Taipans to put Adelaide to the sword on their home court for the second time in a fortnight yesterday afternoon.