History made: Tassie downs United and moves to decider
HOLLYWOOD couldn’t write a better script than what we have just seen. The National Basketball League (NBL) has seen some pretty remarkable stuff throughout the 2021/22 season, but nothing has been more incredible than the journey of the competition’s newest side. Monday night saw the deciding game three in the semi final series between Melbourne […]
Airs bounce back to fly high over Jets
A DOMINANT first half performance from Taranaki Mountainairs has seen them produce a 21-point victory over Manawatu Jets, bouncing back from their earlier loss to Auckland Tuatara. The Airs raced away to a 13-point lead at quarter time and blew it out to 20 by the main break. Though the Jets put up a fight […]
Kings ground Hawks and advance to big dance
THE National Basketball League (NBL) finals rolled on through Sunday with game two of the second semi-finals series. After an entertaining first clash a few days ago, the Illawarra Hawks travelled to Qudos Bank Arena to try and even up the series against the Sydney Kings on Sunday afternoon. Game one saw the Kings sneak […]
Bulls storm to thrilling win over Hawks
FRANKLIN Bulls have secured a thrilling four-point win over Hawke’s Bay Hawks to kick-off their New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) in style. The Bulls found themselves trailing at the first break, but then took control from the midpoint of the second term to never concede the lead again. Though it only got into double […]
Tuatara bigs dominate Airs
A DUO of double-doubles from Auckland Tuatara has seen the newly named side grab a win in its opening game of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season, defeating the Taranaki Mountainairs by 33 points. The Airs had a fantastic start to the game, leading for the most part before the Tuatara kicked into […]
JackJumpers keep the dream alive with game two win
HOW about the competition’s newest side? Saturday night saw the National Basketball League (NBL) finals continue with game two of the semi-final series between Melbourne United and the Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena. United took game one after a dominant third quarter saw them take a match-winning lead, so the JackJumpers were looking for […]
Rams strike gold against Nuggets
CANTERBURY Rams have started the season off on the right note with a thrilling four-point win against Otago Nuggets in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Nuggets were coming off an opening night loss, whilst the Rams were hoping to step up in front of their fans at Cowles Stadium. Both sides were […]
Sharks devour understrength Saints
A FULL-STRENGTH Southland Sharks smelt blood and attacked a weakened Wellington Saints outfit to run away with the 36-point victory at ILT Stadium last night. The Sharks came in with all players available, whilst the Saints were missing their three best players in Tom Vodanovich, Jordan Ngatai and Taane Samuel. Though both sides are predicted […]
Amazing Adams leads Kings to game one victory
ON Friday night, the National Basketball League (NBL) finals continued with a clash between two of the competition’s NSW-based teams. In another instalment of a heated rivalry, the Illawarra Hawks welcomed the Sydney Kings to a sold-out WIN Entertainment Centre as the two sides locked horns in hopes of a grand final berth in the […]
United in victory: Melbourne too good in game one
THE National Basketball League (NBL) finals kicked off on Thursday night, with the final four teams remaining in the hunt for the ultimate prize. There was plenty of hype coming into the clash between Melbourne United and Tasmania JackJumpers at John Cain Arena, especially given the dramatic finish to the regular season. The intensity always […]
