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NBL's Rakocevic wants haters to keep booing him

NBL's Rakocevic wants haters to keep booing him

Adelaide 36ers big man Nick Rakocevic says he likes playing the villain for rival NBL fans following a hostile reception in Melbourne at the weekend.

Aokuso shines for Opals in 'dogfight' win over Hungary

Aokuso shines for Opals in 'dogfight' win over Hungary

Aokuso shines for Opals in 'dogfight' win over Hungary

Aokuso shines for Opals in 'dogfight' win over Hungary

Zitina Aokuso contributed 13 points as Australia's Opals chalked up a hard-fought Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying victory in Istanbul.

Kings sweep Wildcats, advance to NBL grand final

Kings sweep Wildcats, advance to NBL grand final

Kings sweep Wildcats, advance to NBL grand final

Kings sweep Wildcats, advance to NBL grand final

Kendric Davis and Makuach Maluach have starred as the Sydney Kings marched into the NBL championship series with a 14-point win over the Perth Wildcats.

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Sizzling Sobey squares semi-final series against 36ers

Sizzling Sobey squares semi-final series against 36ers

South East Melbourne have levelled their NBL semi-final series against the 36ers with a come-from-behind win, led by Nathan Sobey's career-best 41 points.

Giddey up again but Bulls' charge stopped by Clippers

Giddey up again but Bulls' charge stopped by Clippers

Aussie NBA star Josh Giddey turned in another superb performance, but the Chicago Bulls had their wings clipped again in Los Angeles.

Giddey lights up LA as free-falling Bulls beaten again

Giddey lights up LA as free-falling Bulls beaten again

In-form Aussie guard Josh Giddey has fallen just shy of an NBA triple-double and his Bulls suffered another loss, this time to the Luka Doncic-led Lakers in LA.

Wildcats sweat on Windler as Kings await for the kill

Wildcats sweat on Windler as Kings await for the kill

The Perth Wildcats are 1-0 down in their semi-final series against Sydney and could be without star import Dylan Windler for game two on Saturday night.

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Opals dig deep for gritty comeback win over Japan

Opals dig deep for gritty comeback win over Japan

Opals dig deep for gritty comeback win over Japan

Opals dig deep for gritty comeback win over Japan

The Opals have shown their fighting spirit with a gutsy 10-point win over Japan in their Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying clash in Istanbul.

Brilliant Borlase shines as Opals crush Argentina

Brilliant Borlase shines as Opals crush Argentina

Brilliant Borlase shines as Opals crush Argentina

Brilliant Borlase shines as Opals crush Argentina

WNBL superstar Isobel Borlase blazed brightly from the bench to help the Australian Opals to a comfortable win over Argentina.

Cooks a more confident free-throw shooter: Goorjian

Cooks a more confident free-throw shooter: Goorjian

Cooks a more confident free-throw shooter: Goorjian

Cooks a more confident free-throw shooter: Goorjian

It's long been his Achilles heel but Xavier Cooks is becoming more confident in his free-throw shooting, says Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjan.

Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis

Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis

Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis

Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis

The Sydney Kings have narrowly won a tense first game of the NBL play-off series against the Perth Wildcats.

Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor

Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor

Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor

Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor

Former Sydney Kings coach and Boomers assistant Will Weaver is back in the NBL with the battling Brisbane Bullets, who have a US star backing WNBL expansion.

Bam! Adebayo goes off and Hawks' hot streak continues

Bam! Adebayo goes off and Hawks' hot streak continues

Bam! Adebayo goes off and Hawks' hot streak continues

Bam! Adebayo goes off and Hawks' hot streak continues

Miami's Bam Adebayo has compiled the second-highest scoring night in NBA history, while Aussies Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey helped their sides to victory.

Cotton's 42 puts 36ers 1-0 up over Phoenix in NBL semis

Cotton's 42 puts 36ers 1-0 up over Phoenix in NBL semis

Cotton's 42 puts 36ers 1-0 up over Phoenix in NBL semis

Cotton's 42 puts 36ers 1-0 up over Phoenix in NBL semis

Bryce Cotton again showcased his brilliance with 42 points to put the Adelaide 36ers 1-0 up in their semi-final series against South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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'I think about that a lot': mistake driving Kings star

A big mistake cost Xavier Cooks his place in the Sydney Kings' last post-season tilt so the forward is eager to hit the court and make things right.

Giddey provides the goods, but Bulls fall short again

Josh Giddey has surpassed the great Scottie Pippen on Chicago's all-time triple-doubles list, but it wasn't enough to get his Bulls the win against Sacramento.

No concussion fears for Kings' Matthew Dellavedova

Basketball legend Matthew Dellavedova enters the NBL play-offs on the back of a disrupted first season with championship favourites the Sydney Kings.

In-form Boomers duo help hot Hawks sink 76ers

It's been a memorable day for an Aussie trio in the NBA, with Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale enjoying another win and a T'wolves teen scoring his first points.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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