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Giddey stuffs stats sheet, powers Bulls' unbeaten run

Giddey stuffs stats sheet, powers Bulls' unbeaten run

Josh Giddey checked out before he could complete a 19th career NBA triple-double but only had his team's dominance to blame as Chicago improved to 4-0.

Age just a number for Fire in WNBL championship quest

Age just a number for Fire in WNBL championship quest

Age just a number for Fire in WNBL championship quest

Age just a number for Fire in WNBL championship quest

Courtney Woods says the age spread shows the depth the Townsville Fire have as they prepare to face the Southside Melbourne Flyers in round three of the WNBL.

Wildcats purr after slow start to topple JackJumpers

Wildcats purr after slow start to topple JackJumpers

Wildcats purr after slow start to topple JackJumpers

Wildcats purr after slow start to topple JackJumpers

Perth have overcome a shoddy start to beat the JackJumpers in Hobart, with the hosts battling without captain Will Magnay who left the court injured.

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Reigning WNBL champs edge Geelong by seven in Bendigo

Reigning WNBL champs edge Geelong by seven in Bendigo

Bendigo's WNBL title defence is off and running, with the Spirit forced to fight off a gritty Geelong rally in a seven-point win.

Giddey takes honours in Boomers' NBA duel

Giddey takes honours in Boomers' NBA duel

Josh Giddey's impressive form continued at Dyson Daniels' expense as the Boomers collided and Chicago beat Atlanta to remain unbeaten this NBA this season.

Lynx spring last ditch comeback to beat Flames

Lynx spring last ditch comeback to beat Flames

After trailing by 10 points at three-quarter time, the Perth Lynx have come back to defeat the Sydney Flames 73-67 to win their second consecutive match.

JackJumpers pip Kings at the buzzer in great NBL escape

JackJumpers pip Kings at the buzzer in great NBL escape

Nick Marshall's winner on the final horn has completed a miracle win for the Tasmania JackJumpers, who came from nowhere to defeat the Kings in Sydney

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United triumph in top-of-the-table NBL thriller

United triumph in top-of-the-table NBL thriller

United triumph in top-of-the-table NBL thriller

United triumph in top-of-the-table NBL thriller

Melbourne United have shown they are still the kings of the NBL jungle, edging the Adelaide 36ers in their biggest test of the season.

McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win

McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win

McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win

McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win

The much-hyped battle between centres JaVale McGee and Jo Lual-Acuil has delivered as the Hawks edged Perth by one point in a see-sawing NBL contest.

'Embarrassed': Fire serve up reality check to Capitals

'Embarrassed': Fire serve up reality check to Capitals

'Embarrassed': Fire serve up reality check to Capitals

'Embarrassed': Fire serve up reality check to Capitals

Townsville have roared to victory against the Capitals, with five players scoring more than 10 points in a dominant performance in their WNBL clash in Canberra.

Sobey leads the way as Phoenix smother beaten Bullets

Sobey leads the way as Phoenix smother beaten Bullets

Sobey leads the way as Phoenix smother beaten Bullets

Sobey leads the way as Phoenix smother beaten Bullets

Brisbane have been undone at home by a typical South East Melbourne Phoenix defensive effort, Nathan Sobey dominating against his former team in a 23-point win.

Venom hit triple-digits for first win of WNBL season

Venom hit triple-digits for first win of WNBL season

Venom hit triple-digits for first win of WNBL season

Venom hit triple-digits for first win of WNBL season

The Geelong Venom have staged an impressive turnaround to defeat the Adelaide Lightning 110-76, despite being without their star WNBA import Alissa Pili.

NBA superstar equals Jordan feat with monster haul

NBA superstar equals Jordan feat with monster haul

NBA superstar equals Jordan feat with monster haul

NBA superstar equals Jordan feat with monster haul

Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo extended their hot starts to the NBA season, while Australia's Dyson Daniels improved for Atlanta.

Birthday-boy Goulding helps Melbourne crush Cairns

Birthday-boy Goulding helps Melbourne crush Cairns

Birthday-boy Goulding helps Melbourne crush Cairns

Birthday-boy Goulding helps Melbourne crush Cairns

Ricky Grace calls them the best team he's seen and Melbourne United showed why, keeping their undefeated record intact by demolishing the Taipans in Cairns.

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George double-double helps Flyers snatch win in Sydney

Southside Melbourne star Cayla George has lead the Flyers to their first win of the WNBL season, downing the Flames in Sydney.

Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids

David Duke Jr will bring four years of NBA experience to the Perth Wildcats' back-court, while the Brisbane Bullets have added American guard Dakota Mathias.

'Finally': Why Jackson is hopeful for WNBL success

The WNBL has entered a flashy new era, and Australian basketball icon Lauren Jackson believes the seeds for sustained success have been planted.

'How I'd do it': Longley's NBA plan for Aussie great

Patty Mills isn't among the 14 Australians on NBA rosters this season but Luc Longley expects the Boomers great, now 37, will soon join them.

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Sobey shines for Phoenix in tough win over Kings

Former NBA forward Wes Iwundu made his NBL debut for South East Melbourne as Nathan Sobey fired in a tough home win over Brian Goorjian's Sydney Kings.

Harrison the hero as Brisbane comeback sinks Breakers

New Zealand led their NBL clash with Brisbane by 24 points before halftime but succumbed to a stirring comeback, sealed on the final play of the game.

Giddey saves Bulls' blushes in tense first-up NBA win

Josh Giddey has held his nerve in the final minutes as Chicago withstood Detroit's comeback to win their NBA season opener, 115-111.

New ground: Brondello firms for WNBA's Canada expansion

Opals coach Sandy Brondello, axed by WNBA powerhouse New York Liberty, is set to be named as head coach of the league's Toronto expansion club.

The 'grind' this WNBL player endures to keep healthy

Sydney's Lara McSpadden was diagnosed with type one diabetes but finds that basketball helps rather than hinders the condition.

Invest in defence: Hawks lock in Great Barrier Thief

Hawks NBA guard Dyson Daniels now sits alongside Boomers teammate Josh Giddey and behind only F1 star Oscar Piastri as Australia's top-earning sportsperson.

Adelaide fall short after comeback against Lynx

The Perth Lynx have defeated the Adelaide 75-72 in a thriller, after the Lightning staged a second-half comeback.

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