THE weather is heating up and so is the Mildura Premier League Basketball as players hit the hardwood for round two of the season.

The Saints look like early-season favourites in the men's league, pulling off an impressive 93-74 win over the Cobras.

Starting the game with a 14-0 run, the Saints looked to run away with the game, but the Cobras made a valiant effort to fight back into it.

However...