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Lynx confident of exorcising demons in Melbourne

Lynx confident of exorcising demons in Melbourne

Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik believes his team can overturn history in the deciding WNBL grand final game against the Southside Flyers in Melbourne.

Flyers beat Lynx at buzzer to force WNBL decider

Flyers beat Lynx at buzzer to force WNBL decider

Flyers beat Lynx at buzzer to force WNBL decider

Flyers beat Lynx at buzzer to force WNBL decider

A Mercedes Russell turnaround jumper on the buzzer was enough for Southside Flyers to beat Perth Lynx 97-95 to take the WNBL grand final to a decider.

I want same roster next NBL season: Hawks coach Tatum

I want same roster next NBL season: Hawks coach Tatum

I want same roster next NBL season: Hawks coach Tatum

I want same roster next NBL season: Hawks coach Tatum

The Illawarra Hawks came within a sliver of the NBL Championship Series and Justin Tatum is hopeful of keeping the same roster into next season.

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Favourites Melbourne steeled for NBL title decider

Favourites Melbourne steeled for NBL title decider

A tough finals win over Illawarra has primed top-ranked Melbourne United for the NBL Championship Series against the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Coach defends Wildcats as Tasmania 'defend the island'

Coach defends Wildcats as Tasmania 'defend the island'

While the Tasmania JackJumpers look to win the NBL Championship, Wildcats coach John Rillie has defended Perth over the handling of star big man Keanu Pinder.

Milton Doyle inspires JackJumpers into NBL decider

Milton Doyle inspires JackJumpers into NBL decider

An inspired Milton Doyle has delivered an MVP-level performance to inspire Tasmania JackJumpers to clinch their Playoff Series in game three at Perth Wildcats.

United hold off Hawks to reach NBL Championship Series

United hold off Hawks to reach NBL Championship Series

NBL title-favourites Melbourne United have beaten the plucky Illawarra Hawks in their Playoffs series decider to keep their championship dream alive.

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Mixed fortunes for Aussie pair Landale, Giddey in NBA

Mixed fortunes for Aussie pair Landale, Giddey in NBA

Mixed fortunes for Aussie pair Landale, Giddey in NBA

Mixed fortunes for Aussie pair Landale, Giddey in NBA

Australian centre Jock Landale has come up big for the Houston Rockets in a 103-101 win over top draft pick Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs.

Goorjian's first roster call as Bruce re-signs at Kings

Goorjian's first roster call as Bruce re-signs at Kings

Goorjian's first roster call as Bruce re-signs at Kings

Goorjian's first roster call as Bruce re-signs at Kings

Two-time NBL champion Shaun Bruce will stay on as the underachieving team hopes to turn things around with coach Brian Goorjian.

United's honesty session in NBL championship push

United's honesty session in NBL championship push

United's honesty session in NBL championship push

United's honesty session in NBL championship push

Conceding more than 100 points in each of their first two NBL Playoffs games has led to some frank discussions between players and staff at Melbourne United.

Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

The Tasmania JackJumpers have turned pre-game fury into a composed rallying win in their second game of the NBL Playoffs, beating the Perth Wildcats 102-94.

Ball in BA's court as NBL owner looks to buy into WNBL

Ball in BA's court as NBL owner looks to buy into WNBL

Ball in BA's court as NBL owner looks to buy into WNBL

Ball in BA's court as NBL owner looks to buy into WNBL

Chief executive David Stevenson saying it's in basketball's interest for the NBL and WNBL to be run by the same body.

Atwell leads Lynx blitz in WNBL grand final opener

Atwell leads Lynx blitz in WNBL grand final opener

Atwell leads Lynx blitz in WNBL grand final opener

Atwell leads Lynx blitz in WNBL grand final opener

Amy Atwell has torched Southside Flyers with nine three-pointers to lead Perth to a 101-79 away win in game one of the WNBL grand final series in Melbourne.

Hawks level play-off series 1-1 with OT win over United

Hawks level play-off series 1-1 with OT win over United

Hawks level play-off series 1-1 with OT win over United

Hawks level play-off series 1-1 with OT win over United

Unsung Will Hickey's huge offensive rebound and putback forced overtime and helped carry Illawarra to a series-squaring five-point win over Melbourne.

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Pinder makes the difference in NBL playoffs debut

The focus may have been on others -- but it was Keanu Pinder who shone in the Perth Wildcats' win over the Tasmania JackJumpers

Wildcats take opening NBL playoff game thanks to Pinder

Keanu Pinder played a match-winning hand as the Perth Wildcats shook off the Tasmania JackJumpers for a 89-81 win in the first game of the NBL playoff series.

United veteran leads charge to down Hawks in overtime

Matthew Dellavedova and Luke Travers have steered Melbourne to a come-from-behind triumph in overtime against Illawarra in game one of the NBL play-offs.

NBL star Humphries signs fresh deal with Adelaide 36ers

Isaac Humphries has rejected interest from rival NBL clubs and inked a three-year contract extension with the Adelaide 36ers.

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NBL's Phoenix, star centre Alan Williams part ways

American centre Alan Williams will not return to the South East Melbourne Phoenix next season after he and the NBL club agreed to a release.

LJ powers Southside into WNBL grand-final series

Lauren Jackson posted 38 points to lift the Southside Flyers into the WNBL grand-final series after a 93-77 win over Melbourne Boomers.

Patty Mills' Miami NBA move a Paris momentum boost

After being released by Atlanta, Patty Mills could play deep into the NBA's post-season with Miami in a boost for his and the Boomers' Paris Games hopes.

Rested United prepare for NBL battle-hardened Hawks

NBL minor premiers Melbourne have gone almost three weeks without a match as they host a fired-up Illawarra outfit in game one of the three-game Play-Offs.

Kings confirm Goorjian's NBL return on three-year deal

The Sydney Kings have pulled off a major coup, luring NBL coaching great Brian Goorjian back to the club on a three-season deal.

Injury-hit Breakers the 'best NBL team that never was'

The New Zealand Breakers have been left to rue a season continually hampered by injuries after their exit from the NBL finals.

Hawks make NBL Play-offs with dramatic win over NZ

The Illawarra Hawks have held off a spirited New Zealand Breakers outfit for a three-point win that seals their spot in the NBL Play-offs.

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