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Americans on fire as Geelong deal finals blow to Flames

Americans on fire as Geelong deal finals blow to Flames

The Sydney Flames' WNBL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after Geelong produced a dominant display to defeat the side courtesy of some American heroics.

Noi impresses NBA legend as Kings down Bullets in Perth

Noi impresses NBA legend as Kings down Bullets in Perth

Noi impresses NBA legend as Kings down Bullets in Perth

Noi impresses NBA legend as Kings down Bullets in Perth

Kouat Noi and Kendric Davis have combined for 47 points to lead the Sydney Kings to a 15-point NBL win over Brisbane in Perth.

Wilson shoots lights out as Lynx take down Bendigo

Wilson shoots lights out as Lynx take down Bendigo

Wilson shoots lights out as Lynx take down Bendigo

Wilson shoots lights out as Lynx take down Bendigo

The race to finish in top spot on the WNBL ladder is set to go down to the wire after the Perth Lynx toppled Bendigo from first spot with an inspired comeback.

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NBA career first for Aussie Furphy in Pacers' home loss

NBA career first for Aussie Furphy in Pacers' home loss

Australian guard Johnny Furphy had a night to remember despite Indiana going down at home to Toronto, posting the first double-double of his NBA career.

Spirit-ual leader focuses on future over title success

Spirit-ual leader focuses on future over title success

Kelsey Griffin has been instrumental for the Bendigo Spirit this season, and one reason is because she’s not concentrating on winning a WNBL title.

Lightning douse Flames to end long WNBL losing streak

Lightning douse Flames to end long WNBL losing streak

Steph Talbot and Dallas Loughridge combined to end the Adelaide Lightning's long run of outs in an 11-point victory over the Sydney Flames.

Cairns star's ankle injury sours win over Bullets

Cairns star's ankle injury sours win over Bullets

Cairns almost let slip a huge first-half lead before surviving a spirited Brisbane charge to win their NBL match by five points.

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Import Troy Brown leaves NBL's 36ers

Import Troy Brown leaves NBL's 36ers

Import Troy Brown leaves NBL's 36ers

Import Troy Brown leaves NBL's 36ers

The ladder-leading Adelaide 36ers will go to market for a new import after agreeing to release Troy Brown from his contract.

Aussie duo Landale and Daniels step up in NBA

Aussie duo Landale and Daniels step up in NBA

Aussie duo Landale and Daniels step up in NBA

Aussie duo Landale and Daniels step up in NBA

Australian centre Jock Landale has come up big for Memphis in their NBA win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Delly doubt with Sydney Kings' NBL title hopes on line

Delly doubt with Sydney Kings' NBL title hopes on line

Delly doubt with Sydney Kings' NBL title hopes on line

Delly doubt with Sydney Kings' NBL title hopes on line

Sydney face a nervous wait to learn the extent of damage from Matthew Dellavedova's latest head knock as an injury crisis threatens their NBL title hopes.

Furphy in double figures as Pacers go back-to-back

Furphy in double figures as Pacers go back-to-back

Furphy in double figures as Pacers go back-to-back

Furphy in double figures as Pacers go back-to-back

Indiana banked consecutive wins for just the third time this season, and Melbourne product Johnny Furphy had a big say in their first-half domination of Miami.

Delly hurt as emotion-charged Kings hold off United

Delly hurt as emotion-charged Kings hold off United

Delly hurt as emotion-charged Kings hold off United

Delly hurt as emotion-charged Kings hold off United

The Sydney Kings have leapfrogged Melbourne United into third place on the NBL ladder, beating their rivals despite losing Matthew Dellavedova to injury.

Breakers fight to resist Hawks' comeback in crucial win

Breakers fight to resist Hawks' comeback in crucial win

Breakers fight to resist Hawks' comeback in crucial win

Breakers fight to resist Hawks' comeback in crucial win

New Zealand's NBL playoff hopes are still alive after Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Karim Lopez starred in a gritty road win over reigning champions Illawarra.

Woods on fire as Townsville overcome resurgent Flyers

Woods on fire as Townsville overcome resurgent Flyers

Woods on fire as Townsville overcome resurgent Flyers

Woods on fire as Townsville overcome resurgent Flyers

The Townsville Fire have survived an almighty scare to defeat the Southside Melbourne Flyers and keep alive their hopes of finishing on top of the WNBL ladder.

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Wildcats won't be pushed in NBL point guard pursuit

Mason Jones' sacking, David Duke Jr's injury and Jaron Rillie's hamstring woes have left Perth Wildcats without a point guard - and with a big decision to make.

Injuries dampen Wildcats' road win over Phoenix

Kristian Doolittle and Dylan Windler combined for 51 points and 20 rebounds, but Jaron Rillie and Jesse Wagstaff came off injured in the Wildcats' NBL win.

Maley magic powers Perth to clean sweep over Adelaide

The Perth Lynx have continued their dominance over the Adelaide Lightning, with Anneli Maley providing the fireworks to power her side to victory.

NBL confirms rescheduled Taipans-Bullets clash

The NBL has confirmed the Cairns-Brisbane clash postponed because of a cyclone threat in Far North Queensland will now be played on January 12.

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Flames sweep aside Capitals to boost finals hopes

The Sydney Flames have continued their red-hot form as they toppled the UC Capitals to sit just one win out of the WNBL's top-four.

Red-hot Aussie ace helps hungry Hawks feast on Nuggets

Dyson Daniels has done it again, the Aussie shining brightly as his Atlanta Hawks dined out on the Nuggets, but there was no joy for compatriot Jock Landale.

Miserly JackJumpers put clamps on ladder-leading 36ers

The Tasmania JackJumpers produced the best defensive performance of the NBL season to beat the 36ers in Adelaide on Friday night.

Killer Kings serve up a right royal belting to Breakers

The Sydney Kings were missing two key players but it mattered little as they annihilated the New Zealand Breakers by 41 points in their NBL clash in Auckland.

Fire bounce back from venomous loss to beat Geelong

The Townsville Fire have bounced back from a disappointing loss to Geelong to defeat the Venom after another Miela Sowah scoring masterclass.

Spirit and Flyers crunch match postponed due to weather

The Bendigo Spirit and Southside Melbourne Flyers WNBL clash has been postponed due to poor air quality from bushfires in Victoria.

Cyclone threat forces Taipans-Bullets postponement

The potential impact of a cyclone in Far North Queensland has forced the postponement of the Cairns Taipans' NBL clash with rivals Brisbane.

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