Level at halftime with the Giants at Ken Rosewall Arena, the two teams traded blows like prizefighters across a thrilling contest but it was the hosts who emerged with a four-point victory.
The match was a memorable one as well for Ali Miller who made her SSN debut in the third quarter to become Firebird No.112 back in her hometown of Sydney.
Donnell Wallam finished wtih 44 goals including three Suncorp Super Shots while Tippah Dwan scored 10 goals with two two-pointers, as well as 11 goal assists.
Midcourters Lara Dunkley and Macy Gardner were also among the Firebirds best in a bruising affair.
Dunkley notched 20 goal assists and 29 feeds while Gardner, up against Australian Diamond Jamie-Lee Price, recorded 16 goal assists and 19 feeds.
Wallam delivered one of the highlights of the game when she landed a one-handed lay-up over her shoulder as she was falling out of court in the opening quarter.
Good work in defence by Hulita Veve and Remi Kamo enabled the Firebirds to fight back to level the scores at 12-all heading into the first Super Shot period.
Giants' goal attack Sophie Dwyer nailed a brace of two-pointers as the Firebirds went into the first break down by three goals.
The Firebirds fought back with a thrilling display in the second quarter.
Down by as much as six points at one point, an inspiration piece of play by Macy Gardner to steal back possession sparked a run which led to the Firebirds leading for the first time in the game.
Only back-to-back Dwyer Super Shots ensured the scores were level 37-all at the break as the Firebirds won the quarter 22-19.
The tight contest continued in the third term, which was highlighted by the arrival of Ali Miller onto the court to make her SSS debut and become Firebird No.112.
Miller would score four goals from attempts in her nine minutes on court as both teams traded blows like prize fighters before Jo Harten's Super Shot right on the siren ensured the hosts held a three-goal advantage heading into the final term.
Despite Wallam returning to the court to score some crucial late Super Shots, the Firebirds couldn't close the gap with Dwyer and Harten combining to score 10 two-pointers across the game.
The Firebirds are back on the road next week, travelling to Victoria to face the Melbourne Mavericks at John Cain Arena on Sunday, June 16.
Every Firebirds match is live and on demand on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
