A THIRD consecutive loss for Mildura Heat's men’s side has left them with an early 2-3 record, but coach Sammy Gazzo isn't reaching for the panic button.

The Big V Basketball division two outfit suffered their first defeat at home on Saturday night as the visiting Craigieburn Eagles took an 83-74 victory.

Perimeter shooting proved the biggest differential on the night as the Eagles nailed 12 o...