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How the Fire fought back to maintain their title-charge

How the Fire fought back to maintain their title-charge

Townsville's Abbey Ellis has explained how the loss of star defender Lauren Cox threatened to derail their WNBL title campaign and how they fought back.

Wildcats pour heat on Kings' MVP candidate Davis

Wildcats pour heat on Kings' MVP candidate Davis

Wildcats pour heat on Kings' MVP candidate Davis

Wildcats pour heat on Kings' MVP candidate Davis

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie believes he has the right weapon to blunt Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis in their blockbuster NBL clash.

Doolittle fires as Wildcats continue march to finals

Doolittle fires as Wildcats continue march to finals

Doolittle fires as Wildcats continue march to finals

Doolittle fires as Wildcats continue march to finals

NBL title contenders Perth have taken care of business with a Kristian Doolittle-inspired fourth-straight win, burying injury-ravaged Brisbane at RAC Arena.

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Kings end Hawks' season, keep NBL streak rolling

Kings end Hawks' season, keep NBL streak rolling

US import Kendric Davis was the star again as Sydney extended their NBL win streak to nine games and completed a season series sweep of Illawarra.

'Task at hand': WNBL finals key for MVP's rapid rise

'Task at hand': WNBL finals key for MVP's rapid rise

Izzy Borlase knows the WNBL finals can set her up for Opals success while her semi-final opponent Ally Wilson says the Perth Lynx can't get complacent.

United splutter past Taipans to put heat on Perth

United splutter past Taipans to put heat on Perth

Milton Doyle took over a spluttering Melbourne United offence in a tense defeat of Cairns that kept them in reach of fourth to begin the penultimate NBL round.

Kings coach Goorjian fined over foul-mouthed spray

Kings coach Goorjian fined over foul-mouthed spray

Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian has been sanctioned over a verbal altercation with South East Melbourne Phoenix guard Owen Foxwell.

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Daniels fires but Hawks' NBA comeback falls short

Daniels fires but Hawks' NBA comeback falls short

Daniels fires but Hawks' NBA comeback falls short

Daniels fires but Hawks' NBA comeback falls short

Charlotte have held off fast-finishing Atlanta as Australian guard Josh Green got one over compatriots Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale.

Timms wary of Bendigo Spirit, Flyers in WNBL finals

Timms wary of Bendigo Spirit, Flyers in WNBL finals

Timms wary of Bendigo Spirit, Flyers in WNBL finals

Timms wary of Bendigo Spirit, Flyers in WNBL finals

Australian basketball legend Michele Timms believes both of the WNBL's semi-final clashes could go to a game three ahead of Saturday's matches.

Season-ending knee injury confirmed for Aussie NBA gun

Season-ending knee injury confirmed for Aussie NBA gun

Season-ending knee injury confirmed for Aussie NBA gun

Season-ending knee injury confirmed for Aussie NBA gun

Scans have confirmed Australian young gun Johnny Furphy has suffered a season-ending right ACL tear in Indiana's NBA loss to Toronto.

'Overwhelmed': Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong

'Overwhelmed': Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong

'Overwhelmed': Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong

'Overwhelmed': Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong

Bendigo Spirit's Isobel Borlase has become one of the youngest players to win the WNBL's MVP award, beating out Anneli Maley and Courtney Woods for the honour.

NBL reviewing legend's F-bomb spray at rival player

NBL reviewing legend's F-bomb spray at rival player

NBL reviewing legend's F-bomb spray at rival player

NBL reviewing legend's F-bomb spray at rival player

The NBL is reviewing footage of Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian's heated exchange with South East Melbourne guard Owen Foxwell.

Furphy suffers injury in NBA, Exum waived

Furphy suffers injury in NBA, Exum waived

Furphy suffers injury in NBA, Exum waived

Furphy suffers injury in NBA, Exum waived

The Indiana Pacers' horror season has continued with a fourth-straight loss as Australian guard Johnny Furphy went down with a knee injury in Toronto.

WNBL finals set as Fire extinguish Griffin-less Spirit

WNBL finals set as Fire extinguish Griffin-less Spirit

WNBL finals set as Fire extinguish Griffin-less Spirit

WNBL finals set as Fire extinguish Griffin-less Spirit

The Townsville Fire have secured the WNBL's minor championship, beating the Bendigo Spirit in a grand final rematch in the last game before the finals.

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Bullets handed wooden spoon by NBL rivals Cairns

Brisbane will finish last on the NBL ladder after suffering a home defeat to rivals Cairns in the "Sunshine Stoush''.

NBL legend under fire as Kings claim statement win

Sydney moved into second spot on the NBL ladder as MVP candidate Kendric Davis starred in an incident-packed win over South East Melbourne.

Green helps down Aussie duo, extends Hornets' streak

Josh Green has bragging rights, for a few days at least, over fellow Aussies Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale after Charlotte proved too good in Atlanta.

Flyers overcome Lightning scare to claim victory

Steph Talbot's efforts haven't been enough for Adelaide to win their final game of the season, the Lightning going down to the Southside Melbourne Flyers.

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'Real challenge': Goriss warns of WNBL player exodus

Ahead of the WNBA's looming expansion, Paul Goriss has dealt a reality check to Australia's WNBL, saying it must do something to keep and attract players.

Goulding injured as 36ers beat Melbourne in NBL

Melbourne will be sweating on the fitness of captain Chris Goulding who suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter of United's 11-point loss to Adelaide.

Maley makes milestone as Lynx hand Flames last place

Anneli Maley has produced another stellar performance as the Perth Lynx provided an exclamation mark on their regular season, beating the Sydney Flames.

Breakers stay in NBL finals hunt, end Hawks' hopes

Imports Izaiah Brockington and Parker Jackson-Cartwright combined for 50 points as the NZ Breakers kept their NBL finals hopes alive, at Illawarra's expense.

Capitals step up to sour coach's last game for Venom

Mackenzie Holmes' heroics weren't enough for Geelong to end Chris Lucas's coaching tenure on a high, with the Venom losing to the UC Capitals in Canberra.

Doolittle, Lual-Acuil shine as Wildcats hold off Cairns

Kristian Doolittle scored a season-high 32 points to steer the Perth Wildcats into fourth spot on the NBL ladder with a home win over Cairns.

Marshall lights up as JackJumpers eye NBL finals

Tasmania thrashed Brisbane to put one foot in the door of the NBL play-in tournament as Nick Marshall cut loose in a career-best performance.

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