Giants keen for success on the road this weekend
Goldfields' men are seeking a third consecutive win — a record that has paved the way for top spot on the ladder.
Lakeside are 12th with one win through their opening four matches.
The final leg of the two-game series will be played on Sunday against seventh-placed Perth Redbacks.
Goldfields' women's team make the trip with renewed confidence after they trounced South West Slammers on April 12 for their first win.
The Giants resume from last weekend's Easter bye in eighth place.
Following this weekend's trip, the Giants are at home for each of the next two weekends — against Rockingham on May 3 and Mandurah on May 10.
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