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Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL

Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL

The Cairns Taipans have shaken off a horror start to both halves to beat the Adelaide 36ers 111-101 in overtime and keep their top-six NBL hopes alive.

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Tasmania JackJumpers' coach Scott Roth admits he has no idea if his team can sort out their problems, having lost six of their past eight matches.

Hawks prevail in double OT classic over JackJumpers

Hawks prevail in double OT classic over JackJumpers

Hawks prevail in double OT classic over JackJumpers

Hawks prevail in double OT classic over JackJumpers

Tyler Harvey was the last-minute hero as the Illawarra Hawks outlasted the Tasmania JackJumpers to win 108-107 in double overtime in the NBL.

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Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge

Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge

Illawarra NBL import Gary Clark has been charged with drink driving, with any playing-related sanctions to be determined by Basketball Australia.

NBL leaders United dig deep to beat Breakers

NBL leaders United dig deep to beat Breakers

A clutch free-throw from Matthew Dellavedova has delivered Melbourne United a hard-earned 82-81 NBL win against the New Zealand Breakers in New Plymouth.

Kings coach remains confident after loss in Adelaide

Kings coach remains confident after loss in Adelaide

NBL champs Sydney Kings have now lost eight of 11 matches with a playoff spot in jeopardy but coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah is confident they'll get back on track.

Sixers put further heat on struggling Kings in NBL

Sixers put further heat on struggling Kings in NBL

The quest for a third-straight NBL championship for the Sydney Kings has received another setback with a 13-point defeat to bottom-placed Adelaide 36ers.

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Schueller earns praise for righting Bullets' NBL ship

Schueller earns praise for righting Bullets' NBL ship

Schueller earns praise for righting Bullets' NBL ship

Schueller earns praise for righting Bullets' NBL ship

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has lauded Brisbane's first-year mentor Justin Schueller for triggering the Bullets' NBL improvement.

Smith hits match-winner as Bullets pip JackJumpers

Smith hits match-winner as Bullets pip JackJumpers

Smith hits match-winner as Bullets pip JackJumpers

Smith hits match-winner as Bullets pip JackJumpers

Chris Smith hit a three-pointer with one second on the clock to hand Brisbane a third straight NBL win, this time 80-77 over the visiting Tasmania JackJumpers.

Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo

Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo

Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo

Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo

The Townsville Fire have overcome a rare quiet outing from captain Sami Whitcomb to post an 86-72 WNBL road win over the Bendigo Spirit.

Bullets impress in snapping losing run to Kings

Bullets impress in snapping losing run to Kings

Bullets impress in snapping losing run to Kings

Bullets impress in snapping losing run to Kings

The Brisbane Bullets won in Sydney for the first time since 2017, beating the defending NBL champion Kings 101-93 to keep their play-in hopes alive.

Cotton unstoppable as Wildcats beat Breakers

Cotton unstoppable as Wildcats beat Breakers

Cotton unstoppable as Wildcats beat Breakers

Cotton unstoppable as Wildcats beat Breakers

Bryce Cotton again showed why he's a cut above in the NBL with a powerful performance to lead the Perth Wildcats to a 108-102 win over the New Zealand Breakers.

Belief builds with 36ers - but no worries for United

Belief builds with 36ers - but no worries for United

Belief builds with 36ers - but no worries for United

Belief builds with 36ers - but no worries for United

The Adelaide 36ers are enjoying their best NBL win since Scott Ninnis became coach - but two losses in a week is no reason for concern for Melbourne United.

Record crowd rejoice as Sixers shock NBL leaders United

Record crowd rejoice as Sixers shock NBL leaders United

Record crowd rejoice as Sixers shock NBL leaders United

Record crowd rejoice as Sixers shock NBL leaders United

The bottom-of-the-ladder 36ers have knocked off NBL leaders Melbourne United with a 100-96 win in front of a record crowd at Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

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Phoenix stay upbeat despite demolition job by Illawarra

South East Melbourne captain Mitch Creek has found positives despite the Illawarra Hawks replacing Phoenix in the NBL top six with their 38-point annihilation.

Hawks take full advantage of wounded Phoenix

It had all the makings of an ugly night for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, and the Illawarra Hawks made sure of it with a 116-78 NBL win in Wollongong.

United unleash depth and firepower to beat Kings

Melbourne United simply had too many contributors highlighting their depth in a 101-85 road victory against defending NBL champions the Sydney Kings.

JackJumpers looking to avoid slipping into NBL abyss

New Zealand Breakers continued their impressive NBL form leaving Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth feeling his team needs to get back on track quickly.

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NZ Breakers continue their hot NBL form to open 2024

The New Zealand Breakers continue to build ominously this NBL season, with a come-from-behind 98-93 road win to open 2024 against the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Whitcomb and Woods star as Townsville down Lynx in WNBL

Sami Whitcomb and Courtney Woods scored 47 points between them as WNBL leaders Townsville beat second-placed Perth Lynx 87-64 to end round nine on top.

Snakes fire on NYE to beat Melbourne United again

The Cairns Taipans continue to save their NBL best for the league-leading Melbourne United, this time with a strong 95-78 home win on New Year's Eve.

Hawks blow 36ers away to stay hot in NBL

The rejuvenated Illawarra Hawks, with 19 points from Justin Robinson, have ended 2023 on a high with a dominant second half to beat the Adelaide 36ers 91-84.

Browne escapes NBL suspension for Baynes gut punch

South East Melbourne Phoenix guard Gary Browne has escaped an NBL suspension after he was ejected for punching Brisbane centre Aron Baynes in the stomach.

Browne ejected as Sobey lifts Bullets for vital win

Nathan Sobey has scored 35 points in a standout performance for the Bullets, while Gary Browne was ejected in the Phoenix's 95-83 NBL loss to Brisbane.

Valentine's day as Kings post crucial win over Taipans

Former NBA guard Denzel Valentine was in everything as the Sydney Kings notched a vital 19-point NBL win over the Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena.

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