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Phoenix edge NBL title rivals in fast-paced shootout

Phoenix edge NBL title rivals in fast-paced shootout

Nathan Sobey and Kendric Davis fired for their respective teams as South East Melbourne beat Sydney in the highest-scoring NBL game of the season so far.

Sydney upset Bendigo to keep finals hopes flickering

Sydney upset Bendigo to keep finals hopes flickering

Sydney upset Bendigo to keep finals hopes flickering

Sydney upset Bendigo to keep finals hopes flickering

Unique Thompson has starred for the Sydney Flames as they claimed an unlikely victory against the ladder leading Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL.

Key play highlights Daniels' upside ahead of NBA draft

Key play highlights Daniels' upside ahead of NBA draft

Key play highlights Daniels' upside ahead of NBA draft

Key play highlights Daniels' upside ahead of NBA draft

Melbourne United young gun Dash Daniels is starting to exhibit the huge upside that has him rated as a first-round NBA draft prospect.

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'You can do it all': Opal's pregnancy call ahead of Cup

'You can do it all': Opal's pregnancy call ahead of Cup

Opal Marianna Tolo isn't making comeback plans post-childbirth, despite admitting she could "technically" make a return in time to play in the World Cup.

Fire burn through Lightning to start year on a high

Fire burn through Lightning to start year on a high

A battered Townsville Fire have re-entered the winners' circle after dismantling the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL.

36ers survive first-half scare to ward off Bullets

36ers survive first-half scare to ward off Bullets

Bryce Cotton burst to life after halftime and Zylan Cheatham flirted with a triple-double as ladder-leading Adelaide scrapped out a win over the Bullets.

Wildcats grind out gutsy road win over NZ Breakers

Wildcats grind out gutsy road win over NZ Breakers

The Perth Wildcats are knocking on the door of the NBL top four after applying a fourth-quarter defensive blanket over the Breakers in an eight-point win.

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Hawks fall to Raptors despite Daniels' double-double

Hawks fall to Raptors despite Daniels' double-double

Hawks fall to Raptors despite Daniels' double-double

Hawks fall to Raptors despite Daniels' double-double

Dyson Daniels has continued his impressive NBA form for the Atlanta Hawks, but not even a double-double by the Aussie ace could prevent a loss in Toronto.

Puoch's last-gasp magic helps Capitals down 'poor' Lynx

Puoch's last-gasp magic helps Capitals down 'poor' Lynx

Puoch's last-gasp magic helps Capitals down 'poor' Lynx

Puoch's last-gasp magic helps Capitals down 'poor' Lynx

The UC Capitals have produced a remarkable WNBL upset, defeating the Perth Lynx courtesy of a game-clinching basket by Nyadiew Puoch.

Career-best Magnay shines as JackJumpers topple United

Career-best Magnay shines as JackJumpers topple United

Career-best Magnay shines as JackJumpers topple United

Career-best Magnay shines as JackJumpers topple United

Tasmania JackJumpers skipper Will Magnay has starred at both ends of the floor as his side beat Melbourne United 84-75 in front of a home crowd.

Flyers stomp struggling rivals to claim three straight

Flyers stomp struggling rivals to claim three straight

Flyers stomp struggling rivals to claim three straight

Flyers stomp struggling rivals to claim three straight

American Haley Peters has spearheaded the Southside Melbourne Flyers to a rousing WNBL victory over their Victorian rivals, the Geelong Venom.

Bigs fire to keep Hawks' NBL title defence alive

Bigs fire to keep Hawks' NBL title defence alive

Bigs fire to keep Hawks' NBL title defence alive

Bigs fire to keep Hawks' NBL title defence alive

JaVale McGee and Sam Froling gave another strong showing in their new front-court partnership as Illawarra produced a dominant second half to beat Cairns.

Daniels frustrates Knicks star in Hawks' upset win

Daniels frustrates Knicks star in Hawks' upset win

Daniels frustrates Knicks star in Hawks' upset win

Daniels frustrates Knicks star in Hawks' upset win

Dyson Daniels' defensive play was crucial in a shock win for Atlanta as they became the first team to hold New York to fewer than 100 points this season.

Sixers' unlikely hero dethrones Kings in tense battle

Sixers' unlikely hero dethrones Kings in tense battle

Sixers' unlikely hero dethrones Kings in tense battle

Sixers' unlikely hero dethrones Kings in tense battle

Flynn Cameron was the star as Adelaide banked their first win over Sydney in three attempts this season, maintaining top spot on the NBL ladder.

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Ciabattoni reaches milestone as Perth pound Lightning

The Perth Lynx have beaten the Adelaide Lightning to move into second spot on the WNBL ladder after big performances from their star players.

Bereft Bullets' third-quarter nightmare in Perth loss

Perth scored 21 consecutive points to begin the second half as Brisbane's NBL season hit new depths and they copped two more injury concerns.

Daniels delivers as Hawks end NBA year on happy note

Dyson Daniels has helped his Atlanta Hawks end a seven-game NBA losing streak, earning praise from his coach after they trumped the Timberwolves 126-102.

'Perspective' keeps spirited star's career thriving

Bendigo's Abbey Wehrung has earned the praise of one of the league's top stars, while new Sydney Flames coach Renae Garlepp admits her side must start winning.

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Alex Toohey can still have meaningful NBA career: Gaze

Andrew Gaze says time is on Alex Toohey's side after a disappointing end to the young Australian's first NBA stint.

Sobey stars as Phoenix run down wasteful Taipans

Nathan Sobey starred as South East Melbourne ran down Cairns on New Year's Eve to win their first Ignite Cup fixture this season.

Star injured as Bendigo claim grand final rematch win

The Townsville Fire will sweat on the fitness of defensive star Lauren Cox after going down to the ladder-leading Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL.

Defending NBL champs pip JackJumpers for crucial win

The Illawarra Hawks have avoided a catastrophic loss after Bryce Hamilton's game-tying shot for Tasmania was released a fraction-of-a-second late to count.

Aussie NBA star to miss 'at least a few weeks'

Leading Australian NBA player Josh Giddey is expected to miss a spate of games with the hamstring injury he suffered in the Chicago Bulls' last game.

'I'll win': McDonald wants long-term Bullets gig

Darryl McDonald wants to remain in charge of the Brisbane Bullets beyond this season, adamant he can right the ship at the long-time NBL strugglers.

Kings 'easily' NBL's best team: Bullets coach

Xavier Cooks and Kendric Davis starred as NBL heavyweights the Sydney Kings scored a comfortable win over the visiting Brisbane Bullets.

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