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Wildcats upset Phoenix to congest NBL top-five

Wildcats upset Phoenix to congest NBL top-five

Perth have rallied from 12 points down to beat second-placed South East Melbourne and knock on the door of the NBL's top-four on the run towards finals.

Coach fumes after scuffle, bulk ejections in 36ers' win

Coach fumes after scuffle, bulk ejections in 36ers' win

Coach fumes after scuffle, bulk ejections in 36ers' win

Coach fumes after scuffle, bulk ejections in 36ers' win

A final-quarter scuffle has led to multiple ejections before Adelaide booked their ticket to the in-season Ignite Cup final thanks to a big win over Brisbane.

Best sign yet Dellavedova is close to concussion return

Best sign yet Dellavedova is close to concussion return

Best sign yet Dellavedova is close to concussion return

Best sign yet Dellavedova is close to concussion return

Matthew Dellavedova has missed the Sydney Kings' past three games with concussion but his long wait to return to the court could soon be over.

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Perth hand Southside their biggest loss of WNBL season

Perth hand Southside their biggest loss of WNBL season

The Perth Lynx have smashed the Southside Melbourne Flyers, who are at risk of dropping out of the top four as the WNBL finals approach.

Dynamic Dyson dishes up NBA defeat to fellow Aussie

Dynamic Dyson dishes up NBA defeat to fellow Aussie

Another fine performance from Australian dynamo Dyson Daniels has helped his Hawks beat compatriot Johnny Furphy's Pacers in the NBA.

Hawks tear Bullets apart to stay in finals frame

Hawks tear Bullets apart to stay in finals frame

Illawarra threatened to notch the club's biggest-ever victory in a 113-75 rout of the injury-hit Brisbane that kept them in the NBL finals frame.

Storms postpone NBA games including Landale's Grizzlies

Storms postpone NBA games including Landale's Grizzlies

Jock Landale's Memphis Grizzlies were one of four NBA teams to have games postponed with winter storms sweeping across the USA.

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Griffin shines as Spirit heap further pain on Capitals

Griffin shines as Spirit heap further pain on Capitals

Griffin shines as Spirit heap further pain on Capitals

Griffin shines as Spirit heap further pain on Capitals

The Bendigo Spirit have kept their first place hopes alive, after beating a lively UC Capitals in the WNBL.

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Milton Doyle and Jesse Edwards made sure Chris Goulding's 500th game was one to savour, the import duo starring in Melbourne United's pulsating win over Perth.

Kings take down top-ranked 36ers

Kings take down top-ranked 36ers

Kings take down top-ranked 36ers

Kings take down top-ranked 36ers

Kendric Davis and Torrey Craig starred on Sunday as the Sydney Kings planted their flag as a genuine contender for the NBL title.

Lynx's unlikely stars shake off Han loss to beat Flames

Lynx's unlikely stars shake off Han loss to beat Flames

Lynx's unlikely stars shake off Han loss to beat Flames

Lynx's unlikely stars shake off Han loss to beat Flames

Star Han Xu's back injury hasn't faltered the Perth Lynx's top two aspirations as they beat the Sydney Flames in an emotionally charged WNBL clash.

Hawks remain alive in NBL after beating JackJumpers

Hawks remain alive in NBL after beating JackJumpers

Hawks remain alive in NBL after beating JackJumpers

Hawks remain alive in NBL after beating JackJumpers

The Illawarra Hawks' title defence remains alive - just barely - after notching a 10-point win over the injury-hit Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart

Ellis lights up Townsville as 'best' Flyers fall short

Ellis lights up Townsville as 'best' Flyers fall short

Ellis lights up Townsville as 'best' Flyers fall short

Ellis lights up Townsville as 'best' Flyers fall short

Abbey Ellis played a starring role as the Townsville Fire survived an almighty scare from the Flyers to keep their top-spot hopes intact in the WNBL.

Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans

Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans

Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans

Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans

South East Melbourne have knocked down a club record 21 three-pointers to overcome a tardy first quarter and thump the Cairns Taipans by 27 points.

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Feagin leads Lightning to comeback win over Geelong

The Adelaide Lightning have overcome a 13-point deficit to leapfrog the Geelong Venom on the WNBL ladder and wave off their wooden spoon fears.

Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star's return

The Bendigo Spirit have continued their charge towards top spot on the WNBL ladder as they dealt a blow to the UC Capitals' finals hopes.

Cotton hits match-winner as 36ers sink Breakers in OT

Adelaide remain in the box seat to end the NBL season in top spot after Bryce Cotton pulled off the match-winning play in overtime to sink the NZ Breakers.

Young Aussie Bull back with a bang in Chicago's NBA win

Josh Giddey has made an emphatic return to the NBA, the young Australian starring off the bench to help his Chicago Bulls claim a third straight victory.

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JackJumpers suffer two more injuries in loss to Kings

Already down Will Magnay, the Tasmania JackJumpers lost Majok Deng and Bryce Hamilton to injuries in an 11-point loss to the Sydney Kings.

Landale wins Aussie duel but Hawks swoop to win

The Atlanta Hawks have beaten the Memphis Grizzlies by two points in the NBA with two Australians going head to head.

Ex-NBL star comes out as gay

Former Australian basketball star Andrew Ogilvy has come out as gay in an interview with Adelaide 36ers trailblazer Isaac Humphries.

Fowler reveals meeting that ignited Fire's season

Alex Fowler has described the sit-down session that transformed the young Townsville Fire's season in the WNBL.

Phoenix flex attacking muscle in win over Breakers

The NBL's most prolific attacking team South East Melbourne Phoenix have flexed their muscles in a chaotic win over the New Zealand Breakers.

Bendigo coach hails Borlase as best WNBL player

Irrepressible Izzy Borlase dominated from start to finish as Bendigo Spirit got back in the winner's circle, beating the Southside Flyers by 10 in Ballarat.

Ex-NBA star injured as United thrash Bullets

Melbourne United have claimed a thumping NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets, who lost ex-NBA player Alex Ducas to an apparent leg injury.

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