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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.

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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

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

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.

Bullets handed wooden spoon by NBL rivals Cairns

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''.

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NBL legend under fire as Kings claim statement win

NBL legend under fire as Kings claim statement win

NBL legend under fire as Kings claim statement win

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

Green helps down Aussie duo, extends Hornets' streak

Green helps down Aussie duo, extends Hornets' streak

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

Flyers overcome Lightning scare to claim victory

Flyers overcome Lightning scare to claim victory

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.

'Real challenge': Goriss warns of WNBL player exodus

'Real challenge': Goriss warns of WNBL player exodus

'Real challenge': Goriss warns of WNBL player exodus

'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

Goulding injured as 36ers beat Melbourne in NBL

Goulding injured as 36ers beat Melbourne in NBL

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

Maley makes milestone as Lynx hand Flames last place

Maley makes milestone as Lynx hand Flames last place

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

Breakers stay in NBL finals hunt, end Hawks' hopes

Breakers stay in NBL finals hunt, end Hawks' hopes

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.

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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.

Landale scores game-high 26 in stunning Hawks debut

Australian centre Jock Landale set aside a whirlwind couple of days when he was traded twice, leading Atlanta to a win over Utah in the NBA.

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NBA brother's advice inspires WNBL star McConnell

Bendigo's Meg McConnell is taking her NBA brother's advice as the WNBL finals approach while Adelaide's Tayla Brazel wants to avoid the wooden spoon.

'Perfect storm' as 36ers stumble, Hawks' defence alive

Adelaide have fallen from top spot on the NBL ladder while defending champions Illawarra have kept their season alive with a 100-99 victory.

Phoenix go top, crush Breakers' finals hopes

The depleted Breakers fired their shots early before the Phoenix responded to win by 31, surge into first place and all but end the Breakers' finals tilt.

Boomers positive as Landale joins Daniels in NBA trade

Australian centre Jock Landale has moved NBA teams twice in as many days, joining the Atlanta Hawks alongside fellow Boomers star Dyson Daniels.

Nothing silly with Ili in United's title push

Shea Ili is back from injury but will remain on restricted minutes as Melbourne United build up their star defensive guard for an NBL title push.

In-form Boomers big man on the move in the NBA

Australian centre Jock Landale has left Memphis, traded to an NBA rival along with four of his Grizzlies teammates.

Caps coach slams treatment of star WNBL captain

Canberra coach Paul Goriss says Capitals captain Zitina Aokuso is being shoved and held each week, but his complaints to the WNBL continue to fall on deaf ears.

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