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Flyers fly high to pile more pain on 'clumsy' Flames

Flyers fly high to pile more pain on 'clumsy' Flames

The Southside Melbourne Flyers' birthday girl has helped snap a two-game losing streak, also dealing the Sydney Flames their fifth loss in six WNBL games.

Giddey plays lone hand, Bulls crushed in alarming loss

Giddey plays lone hand, Bulls crushed in alarming loss

Giddey plays lone hand, Bulls crushed in alarming loss

Giddey plays lone hand, Bulls crushed in alarming loss

Miami have crushed Chicago despite another big day out for NBA star Josh Giddey, who finished one assist shy of his fourth triple-double of the season.

Kings gun 'way better' since first trip to NBA

Kings gun 'way better' since first trip to NBA

Kings gun 'way better' since first trip to NBA

Kings gun 'way better' since first trip to NBA

Highly-rated forward Jaylin Galloway has been full of confidence since returning from injury with the NBL's Sydney Kings this season.

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US star Doolittle shines as Wildcats defeat JackJumpers

US star Doolittle shines as Wildcats defeat JackJumpers

A shooting masterclass from American Kristian Doolittle has steered the Perth Wildcats out of an early hole and to a 101-95 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

United hang on to win heartstopper over Hawks

United hang on to win heartstopper over Hawks

A stunning JaVale McGee bomb from beyond halfway has arrived fractionally late for Illawarra, allowing Melbourne United to sneak home in Wollongong.

Lightning numb Venom in dramatic overtime win

Lightning numb Venom in dramatic overtime win

The Adelaide Lightning have overcome an emotional finish to defeat Geelong, as the Venom hopes one of their players hasn't suffered a third knee injury.

Disgruntled NBL clubs to fight Supreme Court's verdict

Disgruntled NBL clubs to fight Supreme Court's verdict

The NSW Supreme Court has stayed proceedings commenced by the Illawarra Hawks and South East Melbourne Phoenix against the NBL.

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Giddey's Bulls get out of jail with buzzer-beating win

Giddey's Bulls get out of jail with buzzer-beating win

Giddey's Bulls get out of jail with buzzer-beating win

Giddey's Bulls get out of jail with buzzer-beating win

Josh Giddey's Chicago Bulls have broken the Portland Trail Blazers' hearts by snatching a one-point road win after the final siren.

Why Perth sharpshooter was off target in early rounds

Why Perth sharpshooter was off target in early rounds

Why Perth sharpshooter was off target in early rounds

Why Perth sharpshooter was off target in early rounds

Sharpshooter Amy Atwell admits she struggled in the early rounds of Perth's WNBL season, which will soon get an almighty boost when star signing Han Xu arrives.

Emotional Bryce Cotton inspires 36ers' NBL win

Emotional Bryce Cotton inspires 36ers' NBL win

Emotional Bryce Cotton inspires 36ers' NBL win

Emotional Bryce Cotton inspires 36ers' NBL win

An emotional and nauseous Bryce Cotton has inspired the Adelaide 36ers to a big victory over reigning NBL champions the Illawarra Hawks.

Daniels on the attack as Hawks lose to NBA's form team

Daniels on the attack as Hawks lose to NBA's form team

Daniels on the attack as Hawks lose to NBA's form team

Daniels on the attack as Hawks lose to NBA's form team

The Detroit Pistons have scored an 11th consecutive win at the expense of Australian Dyson Daniels and his Atlanta Hawks.

Spirit's Isobel Borlase returns to Adelaide in style

Spirit's Isobel Borlase returns to Adelaide in style

Spirit's Isobel Borlase returns to Adelaide in style

Spirit's Isobel Borlase returns to Adelaide in style

Isobel Borlase starred as reigning WNBL champions Bendigo Spirit recorded an eight-point win over her former side the Adelaide Lightning.

Giddey's triple-double not enough for Bulls in OT loss

Giddey's triple-double not enough for Bulls in OT loss

Giddey's triple-double not enough for Bulls in OT loss

Giddey's triple-double not enough for Bulls in OT loss

Josh Giddey posted his 21st career triple-double but his Chicago Bulls went down in a double-overtime thriller on the road against the Utah Jazz.

'A bit funny': star prepares for emotional reunion

'A bit funny': star prepares for emotional reunion

'A bit funny': star prepares for emotional reunion

'A bit funny': star prepares for emotional reunion

Best friends Izzy Borlase and Tayla Brazel will play against each other after spending years together when the Adelaide Lightning host the Bendigo Spirit.

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Third quarter magic helps Perth see off WNBL champions

A superb team effort by the Perth Lynx has helped them recover from a disappointing loss and end the Bendigo Spirit's three-game winning streak.

Adelaide keep Cairns at bay in NBL overtime thriller

Adelaide have had to dig deep to overcome lowly Cairns, with their 105-101 victory coming in the first extra time played this NBL season.

Sydney Kings deliver big blow to NBL reigning champions

After winning their last six NBL meetings, the Illawarra Hawks had no answer to a rampant Sydney Kings outfit, who cruised to a comfortable 98-71 victory.

Doolittle fires late to lift Perth past Breakers

American import Kristian Doolittle produced a huge final quarter and top-scored for the Perth Wildcats in their win over the New Zealand Breakers.

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Townsville fire up for home fans in Adelaide thrashing

Townsville have outscored Adelaide 56-26 in a dominant second half to post a 34-point win in their first home match of the WNBL season.

Bullets coach lashes NBL refs after Melbourne loss

Brisbane coach Stu Lash lamented a 36-11 foul count as NBL leaders Melbourne United resisted a late fightback in their narrow win.

Capitals deliver statement win to extinguish Flames

After an hour delay to start of the match, the UC Capitals have smashed the Sydney Flames 96-56, marking the biggest win of the WNBL season.

Glover slaps Taipans in Phoenix's strong road win

South East Melbourne bounced back to the NBL winners' list as sharpshooter Angus Glover found his range in a convincing road win over last-placed Cairns.

Holmes wins WNBL showdown as veteran reaches milestone

The Geelong Venom have overcome the Southside Melbourne Flyers to extend their winning streak over their rivals and bank their second consecutive victory.

Daniels extends NBA swipe streak in quiet outing

Only three men have bettered Dyson Daniels' streak for consecutive NBA games with at least one steal after the Australian grabbed another swipe against Utah.

Bullets axe former MVP, promise swift replacement

A title-winning star with Sydney three years ago, Jaylen Adams has been cut by the Brisbane Bullets a day after the club lost Casey Prather to injury.

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