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Perth crush Melbourne to book NBL semis berth

Perth crush Melbourne to book NBL semis berth

Jo Lual-Acuil Jr and Kristian Doolittle combined for 52 points as Perth Wildcats booked a semi-final date with Sydney Kings by thumping Melbourne United.

United managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

United managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

United managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

United managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

Melbourne face injury worries but coach Dean Vickerman takes confidence from a strong record in Perth heading into the NBL play-in clash with the Wildcats.

United advance to NBL play-in, end JackJumpers' season

United advance to NBL play-in, end JackJumpers' season

United advance to NBL play-in, end JackJumpers' season

United advance to NBL play-in, end JackJumpers' season

Melbourne United have booked a date with the Perth Wildcats after outlasting the depleted Tasmania JackJumpers by 14 points.

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Import injury dampens Phoenix's demolition of Perth

Import injury dampens Phoenix's demolition of Perth

South East Melbourne Phoenix have punched their ticket into the NBL semis after crushing the Perth Wildcats by 17.

United ready for bite from undermanned JackJumpers

United ready for bite from undermanned JackJumpers

Melbourne United feel they are hitting form at the right time ahead of their first NBL finals challenge against the underdogs from Tasmania.

Doolittle target as refreshed Phoenix eye NBL finals

Doolittle target as refreshed Phoenix eye NBL finals

South East Melbourne sharpshooter Nathan Sobey believes stopping Kristian Doolittle is the key to beating a deep Perth roster in their NBL finals opener.

Injury-hit Tasmania tweak training for do-or-die final

Injury-hit Tasmania tweak training for do-or-die final

Ahead of a sudden-death NBL final against Melbourne United, Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has revealed the club's injury toll has impacted training.

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Inaugural Tasmania Jewels coach sets high bar

Inaugural Tasmania Jewels coach sets high bar

Inaugural Tasmania Jewels coach sets high bar

Inaugural Tasmania Jewels coach sets high bar

Freshly appointed coach of the Tasmania Jewels, Claudia Brassard, says the WNBL expansion club can "win from day one".

NBL aims high on expansion after record growth

NBL aims high on expansion after record growth

NBL aims high on expansion after record growth

NBL aims high on expansion after record growth

NBL CEO David Stevenson is bullish about plans to expand the league to as many as 16 teams, with more Australian and Asian markets on the agenda.

Woods inspired by coach who made 'dream come true'

Woods inspired by coach who made 'dream come true'

Woods inspired by coach who made 'dream come true'

Woods inspired by coach who made 'dream come true'

Courtney Woods has declared Townsville coach Shannon Seebohm as one of the best the WNBL has seen after the Fire won the championship in Perth.

'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

The Townsville Fire have won their second WNBL championship in four years after a dramatic grand final game-two victory in Perth against the Lynx.

Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers, NBL

Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers, NBL

Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers, NBL

Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers, NBL

NBL side the New Zealand Breakers have pledged to undertake a global search after parting ways with head coach Petteri Koponen.

King Noi confident no one can beat them in finals

King Noi confident no one can beat them in finals

King Noi confident no one can beat them in finals

King Noi confident no one can beat them in finals

The Sydney Kings are eager for the NBL post-season to begin after finishing atop the ladder and as the league's form team.

'Hurts': Woods powers Fire to game one win over Lynx

'Hurts': Woods powers Fire to game one win over Lynx

'Hurts': Woods powers Fire to game one win over Lynx

'Hurts': Woods powers Fire to game one win over Lynx

Courtney Woods has provided the spark to spearhead the Townsville Fire to a game one victory against the Perth Lynx in the WNBL grand final series.

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NBL makes call on under-fire MVP voting process

NBL MVP votes are set to remain private despite disgruntled import Kendric Davis's calls for greater transparency and changes to the voting system.

Toddler inspiring Ciabattoni's quest for WNBL glory

Alex Ciabattoni says a three-year-old has inspired her to reach new highs while Miela Sowah wants to end her old side's quest for a first WNBL ring since 1992.

NBL ace Cotton open to pursuit of Glasgow gold

Six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has had dialogue with Gangurrus coach Adam Forde about lining up for Australia's 3x3 team at the Commonwealth Games.

NBL MVP runner-up Davis lashes secretive voting process

Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis has demanded the NBL's MVP award votes are made public after he was narrowly beaten to the crown by Bryce Cotton.

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Cotton legend grows with sixth NBL MVP crown

Adelaide superstar Bryce Cotton has won the Andrew Gaze Trophy as the NBL's MVP for a sixth time, edging out Sydney rival Kendric Davis for the coveted award.

Davis or Cotton as MVP of the NBL? Give it to them both

Adelaide guard Bryce Cotton is aiming to win his sixth NBL MVP award -- but he faces stiff competition in the form of Sydney's Kendric Davis.

'X Factor': Seebohm backs substitute for grand final

Townsville Fire coach Shannon Seebohm believes Lucy Olsen could be the defining player in the WNBL grand final as his side prepares to face the Perth Lynx.

It will bond us for life: Breakers rake in $300,000

NZ guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright scored 29 points in the second half to lift his team to an upset victory over Adelaide in the Ignite Cup decider.

Fire down Flyers in thriller to make WNBL grand final

The Townsville Fire have overcome an almighty scare to make a second consecutive WNBL grand final with a 10-point win over the Southside Melbourne Flyers.

Rocci braces for 'war' in win-and-in semi-final clash

Opal Maddy Rocci believes Southside Melbourne can upset Townsville to make the WNBL grand final, while Alicia Froling discusses how she found a new gear.

Wildcats pounce on Cotton's absence to down 36ers

The Adelaide 36ers kept fighting without their superstar Bryce Cotton, but the Perth Wildcats got the win they needed to secure NBL fourth position.

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