Phoenix rise to destroy Bullets in four-quarter effort
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix have accounted for Brisbane Bullets in a dominant four-quarter effort at Nissan Arena, posting a 95-66 victory in last night’s National Basketball League (NBL) contest. The Phoenix won each of the quarters throughout the night and took control from the first tip-off to win by 29 points in front of more […]
Kings rise to occasion to pip Breakers in New Zealand
SYDNEY Kings have kept themselves in contention for a playoffs spot after coming good in the final term to overrun the New Zealand Breakers in the National Basketball League (NBL) contest last night. Locking horns at TSB Stadium, the Kings found themselves trailing for the majority of the night, before piling on 25 points to […]
Perth secures win against last placed Taipans
PERTH remains in the hunt for top spot on the ladder, credit to a strong win against bottom-placed Cairns Taipans (100-79). It was not all easy going though, as the Wildcats were forced to work their way back into the game after the Taipans came out with some real venom in the first term. Back […]
Hawks fly high to grab box seat for playoffs
ILLAWARRA Hawks are in the box seat to secure one of the two remaining finals spots after downing Adelaide 36ers on the road last night. The Hawks have strung together some form of late, winning four of their past five games – whilst fifth placed Sydney Kings have lost four of their past five – […]
Season reaches climax, Hawks aiming to soar into top four
JUST over a handful of contests remain on the Illawarra Hawks’ agenda to conclude the NBL21 season and it is safe to say that the Wollongong-based side is starting to feel the heat of the moment. With an even record of 15 wins and 15 losses this late in the campaign, it has certainly made […]
Basketball returns to Auckland, Breakers conquer Kings in NZ return
AUCKLAND hosted its first match of the NBL21 season last night and the home fans were spectators to a treat, watching the New Zealand Breakers defeat the top-four seeking Sydney Kings last night, 89-81, instilling confidence in the Kiwi side as they start their tour of Aotearoa on the right foot. After a slight scare […]
Bullets steal win from Wildcats thanks to some Lamar Patterson magic
The Brisbane Bullets did the unthinkable against Perth Wildcats last night with the home side coming back from as much as a whopping 18 point deficit to steal the win right from underneath Perth’s nose, 91-88. It was a one man show with Lamar Patterson proving his worth and finding his stride back in the […]
Chris Goulding inspired effort guides United to 24th win
MELBOURNE United reigned supreme against the Illawarra Hawks walking away with a 15-point win against their fellow top four side (102-87). The win sees United further cement their spot atop of the ladder while the Hawks are left to lick their wounds and re-group for their next encounter on Friday night. Justinian Jessup was feeling […]
2021 NBL Round 19: New Zealand play first game on home soil
WITH finals just around the corner, Round 19 of the National Basketball League is set to be a blockbuster as teams jostle for prime position. Melbourne United will be out to hold onto top spot while the New Zealand Breakers will play their first game in New Zealand for the 2021 season, after spending the […]
Wildcats secure finals place, sentence Snakes to fifth consecutive loss
PERTH Wildcats are through to a remarkable 35th consecutive National Basketball League (NBL) finals series after downing cellar dwellers Cairns Taipans on the road by 11 points. In a battle that was perhaps closer than many anticipated, the Taipans refused to go away at Cairns Pop Up Arena, and it was not until the final […]
