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Spirited Bendigo sweep Fire to win third WNBL title

Spirited Bendigo sweep Fire to win third WNBL title

League MVP Sami Whitcomb has scored 26 points to help Bendigo Spirit sweep Townsville Fire with a WNBL championship-sealing eight-point victory.

Miami left feeling Giddey as Aussie leads Bulls' charge

Miami left feeling Giddey as Aussie leads Bulls' charge

Miami left feeling Giddey as Aussie leads Bulls' charge

Miami left feeling Giddey as Aussie leads Bulls' charge

Australian superstar Josh Giddey has scored a crucial three-pointer in the dying seconds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a courageous comeback NBA win over Miami.

Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush

Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush

Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush

Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush

Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum says he will have no problem with Vaughan Mayberry refereeing his team again, despite a recent blow-up.

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Goulding to the rescue as United stun NBL Hawks at home

Goulding to the rescue as United stun NBL Hawks at home

Chris Goulding has scored 10 points in the final quarter to lead Melbourne United to an eight-point come-from-behind victory over the Illawarra Hawks.

Melbourne lean on NBA title experience in NBL tilt

Melbourne lean on NBA title experience in NBL tilt

An edge in title-winning experience could be a significant factor when Melbourne United do battle with the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL championship series.

Giddey, White deliver the Bulls' magic in Orlando

Giddey, White deliver the Bulls' magic in Orlando

Australia's Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels have again played major roles in their respective sides' come-from-behind NBA wins.

Hawks take chip on their shoulder into NBL decider

Hawks take chip on their shoulder into NBL decider

Illawarra are eyeing a fairytale second NBL title - and first since 2001 - as they prepare for game one of the championship series against Melbourne United.

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United's Lee out complete unfinished NBL title business

United's Lee out complete unfinished NBL title business

United's Lee out complete unfinished NBL title business

United's Lee out complete unfinished NBL title business

Marcus Lee was injured during Tasmania's run to the NBL championship last season and is desperate to play a role in Melbourne United's success this time around.

Hawks 'unstoppable' if Kell fires in NBL title series

Hawks 'unstoppable' if Kell fires in NBL title series

Hawks 'unstoppable' if Kell fires in NBL title series

Hawks 'unstoppable' if Kell fires in NBL title series

Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum is bullish about his team's NBL title hopes after witnessing Trey Kell fire them into the decider against Melbourne United.

Hawks' Tatum in NBL ref stoush ahead of title series

Hawks' Tatum in NBL ref stoush ahead of title series

Hawks' Tatum in NBL ref stoush ahead of title series

Hawks' Tatum in NBL ref stoush ahead of title series

Illawarra coach Justin Tatum could be in hot water over his verbal clash with referee Vaughan Mayberry, as the Hawks prepare for the NBL championship series.

Hot-handed Hawks smash Phoenix, into NBL title series

Hot-handed Hawks smash Phoenix, into NBL title series

Hot-handed Hawks smash Phoenix, into NBL title series

Hot-handed Hawks smash Phoenix, into NBL title series

Illawarra will take on Melbourne United in the NBL title series after Trey Kell starred in a dominant win over South East Melbourne in their playoff decider.

Bendigo hose down Fire in WNBL grand-final opener

Bendigo hose down Fire in WNBL grand-final opener

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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