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Bendigo hose down Fire in WNBL grand-final opener

Bendigo hose down Fire in WNBL grand-final opener

Veronica Burton starred with 24 points as Bendigo Spirit took a 1-0 grand-final lead over the Townsville Fire with a 12-point win in the series opener.

United coach Vickerman hails NBL win an all-time great

United coach Vickerman hails NBL win an all-time great

United coach Vickerman hails NBL win an all-time great

United coach Vickerman hails NBL win an all-time great

Having coached 360 NBL matches and 45 finals, Melbourne United mentor Dean Vickerman said his team's semi-final series win over Perth was one of the best.

Melbourne United win thriller to reach NBL grand final

Melbourne United win thriller to reach NBL grand final

Melbourne United win thriller to reach NBL grand final

Melbourne United win thriller to reach NBL grand final

Melbourne skipper Chris Goulding scored the winning shot at the death to steer United into the NBL championship series with a 113-112 win over Perth.

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Opals star to show her fighting Spirit in WNBL decider

Opals star to show her fighting Spirit in WNBL decider

As Bendigo Spirit's Sami Whitcomb prepares to secure her first WNBL trophy, she's hoping she can captivate audiences beyond basketball.

Phoenix star Hurt credits NBL rival for finals rev-up

Phoenix star Hurt credits NBL rival for finals rev-up

South East Melbourne Phoenix import Matt Hurt says Melbourne United's Jack White got him fired up for his NBL final, with the pair former college teammates.

Phoenix rise to challenge to beat Hawks, level series

Phoenix rise to challenge to beat Hawks, level series

Young American Matt Hurt has bagged 30 points to help South East Melbourne Phoenix level their NBL semi-final series against the Illawarra Hawks.

Windler inspires Wildcats' NBL Playoff fightback win

Windler inspires Wildcats' NBL Playoff fightback win

The Perth Wildcats have delivered a stunning fightback to force their NBL Playoff series with Melbourne United to a Game 3.

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Hawks beat Phoenix in NBL semi-final opener

Hawks beat Phoenix in NBL semi-final opener

Hawks beat Phoenix in NBL semi-final opener

Hawks beat Phoenix in NBL semi-final opener

American stars Trey Kell and Tyler Harvey both scored 24 points as the Illawarra Hawks went 1-0 up in their NBL semi-final series against South East Melbourne.

Hot-hand Goulding gives United finals lead over Perth

Hot-hand Goulding gives United finals lead over Perth

Hot-hand Goulding gives United finals lead over Perth

Hot-hand Goulding gives United finals lead over Perth

Chris Goulding has scored 10 three-pointers among a haul of 41 to almost single-handedly steer Melbourne to a one-nil lead over Perth in the NBL semi-finals.

Spirit sink Flames to book WNBL grand final spot

Spirit sink Flames to book WNBL grand final spot

Spirit sink Flames to book WNBL grand final spot

Spirit sink Flames to book WNBL grand final spot

For the first time since 2015, Bendigo will contest the WNBL grand final after seeing off Sydney by 17 points in game two of their semi-final series.

Simmons gets the win despite 73rd Giddey double-double

Simmons gets the win despite 73rd Giddey double-double

Simmons gets the win despite 73rd Giddey double-double

Simmons gets the win despite 73rd Giddey double-double

For the fourth time in as many NBA games, Josh Giddey has recorded a double-double, but it wasn't enough against the LA Clippers and fellow Aussie Ben Simmons.

Hawks still not getting the respect: coach Tatum

Hawks still not getting the respect: coach Tatum

Hawks still not getting the respect: coach Tatum

Hawks still not getting the respect: coach Tatum

Illawarra have finished the NBL season atop the ladder but coach Justin Tatum believes his Hawks still do not get the respect they deserve.

Townsville Fire too hot for Lynx, through to WNBL final

Townsville Fire too hot for Lynx, through to WNBL final

Townsville Fire too hot for Lynx, through to WNBL final

Townsville Fire too hot for Lynx, through to WNBL final

The Fire are through to the final of the WNBL after thrashing the Perth Lynx 106-76 in Townsville to complete a 2-0 semi-final series win on Wednesday.

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne defence key to toppling Cotton-led Wildcats

Melbourne United will rely on a team effort to blunt Perth Wildcats scoring champion Bryce Cotton in their best-of-three NBL Playoffs series.

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Underdog Phoenix 'can beat anyone' in NBL finals

South East Melbourne face a huge NBL Playoffs task against top seeds Illawarra but coach Josh King has backed his team to beat anyone in the title race.

United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

With a three-game Playoff series against Perth starting in Melbourne on Thursday, star United forward Jack White isn't about to let another title chance slip.

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Sandy Brondello will lead the charge towards another Olympic basketball medal after committing to coach the Australian women through to the Los Angeles Games.

Hickey doubted he was good enough. Now he's an NBL gun

Illawarra guard Will Hickey has credited Justin Tatum for his form in an NBL campaign that is extending into an semi-final series.

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Wildcats dismiss ugly NBL record against United

Winless against Melbourne this season, Perth's Kristian Doolittle says the WIldcats don't need to reinvent themselves to take down United in the NBL Finals.

Australian guard Armstrong inks NBA deal with Warriors

Cairns Taipans guard Taran Armstrong has been rewarded for an outstanding NBL season, joining the Golden State Warriors on a two-way contract.

Phoenix star Hurt out to rediscover shot for NBL finals

US import Matt Hurt is key to South East Melbourne's hopes of upsetting top seeds Illawarra in the NBL Playoffs as he eyes a possible return to the NBA.

Spirit, Fire strike first WNBL semi-final blows

Bendigo have secured their first WNBL finals win in 10 years, downing the Sydney Flames, while Townsville went one-up in their semi-final series against Perth.

Cotton breaks Wildcats record, desperate for NBL title

Bryce Cotton has won an unprecedented seventh Perth Wildcats MVP award but wants another NBL championship more than anything.

Boomers trio star but all beaten in NBA

Australians Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green have all hit the scoreboard for their respective NBA teams but all suffered post All-Star break losses.

No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals

Melbourne United have ramped up the intensity on the practice court as they prepare for a best-of-three NBL Playoffs series against old foes Perth.

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