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Giddey's haul not enough as Bulls fall again

Giddey's haul not enough as Bulls fall again

Josh Giddey had seven first-quarter assists and 15 in total, to go with 19 points, but still his battling Bulls lost to Eastern pace-setters Philadelphia.

McVeigh, Cairns shoot down Perth in NBL

McVeigh, Cairns shoot down Perth in NBL

McVeigh, Cairns shoot down Perth in NBL

McVeigh, Cairns shoot down Perth in NBL

Jack McVeigh, Jaylon Brown and Shaun Bruce have led a three-point party from Cairns, who extended the Wildcats' woes with an eight-point win in Perth.

Dellavedova spark ignites Kings' return to NBL top spot

Dellavedova spark ignites Kings' return to NBL top spot

Dellavedova spark ignites Kings' return to NBL top spot

Dellavedova spark ignites Kings' return to NBL top spot

Stars Kendric Davis and Xavier Cooks lifted in the second-half to lead Sydney to a 110-99 home NBL victory.

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Flames too hot for Flyers in WNBL

Flames too hot for Flyers in WNBL

Lauren Nicholson set the tone and Jaz Shelley applied the finishing touches as the Sydney Flames notched a convincing 17-point win over Southside Melbourne.

Daniels shows versatility as Hawks win nail-biter

Daniels shows versatility as Hawks win nail-biter

Australia's Dyson Daniels led Atlanta in assists, rebounds and steals as they rallied to defeat Brooklyn, securing a fourth straight NBA win.

Illawarra coach slams referee after NBL trouncing

Illawarra coach slams referee after NBL trouncing

Illawarra coach Justin Tatum has pointed the finger at ref Chris Reid after Makur Maker was sensationally ejected in the Hawks' loss to Adelaide 36ers.

'Aggressive' American leads Melbourne to another win

'Aggressive' American leads Melbourne to another win

Cole Anthony has been sanctioned, but escaped a ban to lead Melbourne United beyond Brisbane and to their fourth NBL win in a row.

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Capitals 'execute' to sap the spirit out of Bendigo

Capitals 'execute' to sap the spirit out of Bendigo

Capitals 'execute' to sap the spirit out of Bendigo

Capitals 'execute' to sap the spirit out of Bendigo

The UC Capitals, led by Nyadiew Puoch, have responded to a fourth-quarter challenge by the Spirit to prevail by 14 points on the road in Bendigo.

36ers humble Hawks as brawl erupts in tense NBL clash

36ers humble Hawks as brawl erupts in tense NBL clash

36ers humble Hawks as brawl erupts in tense NBL clash

36ers humble Hawks as brawl erupts in tense NBL clash

Zylan Cheatham has notched the first triple-double of the NBL season, as the Adelaide 36ers walloped the Illawarra Hawks by 28 points.

Lightning strike down Jewels in WNBL blowout

Lightning strike down Jewels in WNBL blowout

Lightning strike down Jewels in WNBL blowout

Lightning strike down Jewels in WNBL blowout

Adelaide Lightning have completed a clinical defensive shutdown job on the WNBL's highest-scoring team, demolishing the Tasmania Jewels by 32 points.

JackJumpers survive Breakers to go top in NBL

JackJumpers survive Breakers to go top in NBL

JackJumpers survive Breakers to go top in NBL

JackJumpers survive Breakers to go top in NBL

The Tasmania JackJumpers did enough to get back to winning in Launceston, with a hard fought two-point win over the New Zealand Breakers.

Hawks continue turnaround with 'pleasing' Taipans upset

Hawks continue turnaround with 'pleasing' Taipans upset

Hawks continue turnaround with 'pleasing' Taipans upset

Hawks continue turnaround with 'pleasing' Taipans upset

Makur Maker has fallen agonisingly shy of a double-double, but still led a balanced Illawarra to a 107-95 victory in Cairns.

Woods sparkles again as Fire blaze through Venom

Woods sparkles again as Fire blaze through Venom

Woods sparkles again as Fire blaze through Venom

Woods sparkles again as Fire blaze through Venom

Opals guard Maddy Rocci's return from injury for the Geelong Venom has been overshadowed by the Townsville Fire's superstar guard Courtney Woods.

Giddey's Bulls hammered as Wembanyama goes off in Texas

Giddey's Bulls hammered as Wembanyama goes off in Texas

Giddey's Bulls hammered as Wembanyama goes off in Texas

Giddey's Bulls hammered as Wembanyama goes off in Texas

Josh Giddey's Chicago Bulls have suffered another loss in the NBA, while Boomers guard Dyson Daniels led a surprising stat in Atlanta's win over Washington.

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Bullets' relief after Perth's huge comeback falls short

The Brisbane Bullets were almost reeled in by Perth despite their blistering first half, escaping with a 109-104 NBL win.

Tolo begins new chapter after uncertain period

Marianna Tolo has surprised herself by returning to the WNBL so soon, while Nyadiew Puoch has reflected on her WNBA experience.

Freewheeling Fire end Lynx's unbeaten WNBL start

The Townsville Fire rode Courtney Woods' standout performance to defeat Perth Lynx 99-86 and move to a 3-2 record.

LeBron dunks on Giddey's Bulls in fifth-straight loss

LeBron James pulled the strings for in-form Philadelphia in a comfortable defeat of Josh Giddey's Chicago, the Bulls' fifth-straight this NBA season.

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Opals veteran unveils next move after WNBA retirement

Australian basketballer Bec Allen finished a sparkling WNBA tenure with the New York Liberty earlier in the year and has revealed what is next for her.

Oduro stars as Melbourne United thump wayward Breakers

The NZ Breakers had just two players hit double figures as Melbourne United soared to their third win on the trot with an easy victory at John Cain Arena.

Han masterclass powers understrength Venom to victory

Han Xu has stepped up when Geelong needed her, to spearhead the Venom to a thrilling comeback victory over the Bendigo Spirit.

Bullets spoil 36ers' 40-year party in NBL

Tyrell Harrison was too big and too strong for the Adelaide 36ers in leading the Brisbane Bullets to a seven-point NBL victory.

Injury-hit JackJumpers outlast Phoenix in NBL

Dakota Mathias starred as the undermanned Tasmania showed their grit again by rebounding from a tough loss to Sydney with a win over South East Melbourne.

Opal's WNBA dream ends as Sowah's Valks slay Atlanta

Izzy Borlase was once again busy, but it wasn't enough as the Golden State Valkyries claimed the WNBA championship after a stirring deciding clash.

American stars as Lightning strike down young Flyers

Shay Ciezki has produced a season-best performance to help the Adelaide Lightning survive an almighty scare from the Southside Melbourne Flyers.

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