The Panthers were missing Ben Hawkesley and Bruce Wells but were always in command in their 100-72 win over the Glebe Magic, on Saturday afternoon at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre.

The home team led 29-11, 51-29 and 70-51 at the end of the first three quarters respectively. before powering home to a 28-point win.

The Jets were equally impressive at the Hawkesbury Indoor Sports Centre South Windsor on Saturday night, also leading all the way in a strong 73-52 win over the Bankstown Bruins.

The biggest upset of the first round (on paper) was undoubtedly the 65-62 win by the Scorchers over the highly-ranked Sutherland Sharks, who were predicted to be one of the powerhouse teams in Pool D.

The Sharks led early but were run down by an enthusiastic Scorchers squad, which "played exceptional team defence" in the words of head coach Leon Hine.

Having said that, the Scorchers only grabbed victory on the bell, with a well-timed three-point shot from guard Evan Hine.

The "Game of the Week" next Saturday is between the Scorchers and Jets, which will also be the first game of the 2010 PhotoExcellence Cup, which is currently held by the Jets.

The action commences at the Blaxland High School Basketball Stadium at 5.30pm, with a Youth League game, followed by the Scorchers and Jets main game at 7.30pm.

Penrith Panthers 100 (Steve Gavrilovic 22 points, Tim Smith 20, Robert Crane 17, Josh Morehead 10) def Glebe Magic 72.

Hawkesbury Jets 73 (Graham Godwin 24 points, Rhys Daley 15) def Bankstown Bruins 52.

Springwood Scorchers 65 (Blake Bratby 21 points, Jason McBride 13, Josh Stevenson 10) def Sutherland Sharks 62.