Nela Fakalata, 16, scores first WNBL points off steal from Han Xu

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16-year-old Nela Fakalata steals it back from Han Xu for her first WNBL points 🤩 Watch live on 9Now and ESPN on Disney+ Via @WNBL on X

What happened: Nela Fakalata, 16, took the ball from Han Xu and finished the play for her first points in the WNBL.

Why it matters: Fakalata got those points against Han Xu, who agreed to return to the WNBL for 2026-27. Han Xu is one of the league's highest-profile signings this season.

What to watch: Watch whether Fakalata gets more minutes as Round 2 goes on.

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