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'Hot' Sobey's stocks rise, steers Phoenix past Breakers

'Hot' Sobey's stocks rise, steers Phoenix past Breakers

Nathan Sobey has put on a shooting clinic, pouring in 36 points as South East Melbourne made light work of the New Zealand Breakers.

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

The Bendigo Spirit have won their seventh straight WNBL game after dealing the Geelong Venom a 77-71 loss courtesy of some Izzy Borlase magic.

Rejuvenated JackJumpers squeeze life out of Snakes

Rejuvenated JackJumpers squeeze life out of Snakes

Rejuvenated JackJumpers squeeze life out of Snakes

Rejuvenated JackJumpers squeeze life out of Snakes

It's been a bumpy road, but the Tasmania JackJumpers are back in business, overcoming a horror 0-13 start to have their way with the Taipans in Cairns.

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Giddey up: in-form Aussie helps Bulls stop NBA slide

Giddey up: in-form Aussie helps Bulls stop NBA slide

Boomers star Josh Giddey has led Chicago in scoring for the sixth time in a seven-game stretch to help the Bulls snap a seven-game NBA losing streak.

Davis scores 38 points as Kings embarrass Cats in Perth

Davis scores 38 points as Kings embarrass Cats in Perth

The Perth Wildcats have sunk to one of the most disappointing losses in their proud history, with the team outscored 64-37 in a woeful second half.

'That's insane': Cotton fouls out in 36ers' OT win

'That's insane': Cotton fouls out in 36ers' OT win

Bryce Cotton has scored 33 points to go with 13 assists as Adelaide posted their seventh straight win with a thrilling 114-105 overtime victory over Melbourne.

Coach slams 'soft' Flyers after copping Capital caning

Coach slams 'soft' Flyers after copping Capital caning

Sara Blicavs celebrated her milestone 300th WNBL game by leading the in-form Canberra Capitals to a 26-point demolition of the Southside Flyers at AIS Arena.

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Chastened Hawks prevail as restocked Bullets fire

Chastened Hawks prevail as restocked Bullets fire

Chastened Hawks prevail as restocked Bullets fire

Chastened Hawks prevail as restocked Bullets fire

Brisbane's reinforcements fired but JaVale McGee, who had 30 points and 10 rebounds, ensured the Illawarra Hawks notched a much-needed home NBL win

Phoenix stuck in 'mud' as JackJumpers find form

Phoenix stuck in 'mud' as JackJumpers find form

Phoenix stuck in 'mud' as JackJumpers find form

Phoenix stuck in 'mud' as JackJumpers find form

The Tasmania JackJumpers stopped a fast-starting South East Melbourne to notch a crucial NBL win, just their second of the last nine games.

Capitals claim thrilling win over Lightning

Capitals claim thrilling win over Lightning

Capitals claim thrilling win over Lightning

Capitals claim thrilling win over Lightning

The UC Capitals have overcome an almighty scare to see off the Adelaide Lightning and complete a perfect end to round eight of the WNBL.

Young Aussie's NBA dream hit by huge setback

Young Aussie's NBA dream hit by huge setback

Young Aussie's NBA dream hit by huge setback

Young Aussie's NBA dream hit by huge setback

Alex Toohey's hopes of making his NBA debut have derailed with the Canberra youngster cut by the Golden State Warriors after suffering a knee injury.

Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss

Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss

Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss

Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss

Josh Giddey led Chicago's scoring but they were never in the hunt against an under-strength Golden State, falling to a seventh-straight NBA loss.

Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers

Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers

Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers

Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers

The Bendigo Spirit have overcome a scare from the Southside Melbourne Flyers to win a sixth successive match, but their coach isn't getting ahead of himself.

Sobey stars as Phoenix deal United Throwdown thrashing

Sobey stars as Phoenix deal United Throwdown thrashing

Sobey stars as Phoenix deal United Throwdown thrashing

Sobey stars as Phoenix deal United Throwdown thrashing

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman made a huge statement with his starting five but it failed to yield dividends in a shock 25-point loss to the Phoenix.

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I have no memory: Bryce Cotton blown away by crazy win

Adelaide have overcome a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to post a famous one-point win over the Wildcats in Bryce Cotton's emotional return to Perth.

Canberra overcome illness and deficit to win thriller

The UC Capitals have won a 76-75 tussle against the Geelong Venom, courtesy of a courageous double-double by Opal Zitina Aokuso.

No McVeigh, no worries as Cairns stun Hawks in boilover

Cairns have overcome the absence of superstar Jack McVeigh to post a shock 17-point win over Illawarra on enemy territory.

Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

The Sydney Flames will count the cost of a 33-point loss to the WNBL ladder-leading Townsville Fire as two stars left the court with suspected injuries.

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Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run

A trio of Americans have helped fire the NZ Breakers to a 13-point win over Tasmania, despite the best efforts of JackJumpers big man Will Magnay.

36ers coach calls on Wildcats fans to respect old hero

All eyes will be on the reception for Bryce Cotton at Perth's RAC Arena when the 'Little Master' returns with Adelaide to the scene of his greatest NBL feats.

Star comes within whisker of record as Lynx down Flyers

The Perth Lynx have celebrated import Han Xu's first home game in style, defeating the Southside Melbourne Flyers in front of a energised crowd in the WNBL.

Red-hot Sixers blast Bullets for fifth straight NBL win

Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham scored 20 points each as the in-form Adelaide 36ers demolished the Brisbane Bullets by 25 points for their fifth straight win.

Old-timer shines bright to eclipse MVP battle

Bendigo have dealt Geelong their third consecutive WNBL loss as star Kelsey Griffin mixed style with substance to secure a comfortable victory.

Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

Perth showed they are still a force to be reckoned with, riding a ferocious start to a clinical win against Melbourne.

Hawks pip Phoenix in wild NBL overtime nail-biter

QJ Peterson and JaVale McGee dominated down the stretch, helping Illawarra overcome a series of self-inflicted wounds to edge the Phoenix in an overtime epic.

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