NBL Round 16 review: Breakers back in the hunt, Bullets rise to equal fourth
A HUGE round of National Basketball League (NBL) action saw New Zealand Breakers bounce back from disappointment last round, while Brisbane Bullets emerged as a genuine title contender with the some one-sided contests across the weekend. New Zealand Breakers (88) defeated Sydney Kings (81) It was different setting for the Breakers in the opening game […]
United to run gauntlet for top-four finish
FOLLOWING their loss to the 36ers on Saturday night, it marked Melbourne United’s third loss in four contests. As a result of the defeat, United now sit precariously in fourth position with Adelaide sitting only half a game back and the Bullets just one win behind in sixth. With a quarter of the season to […]
2019/20 NBL preview: Round 16 – Milestones to highlight big round heading into finals
WITH only four rounds to go in the National Basketball League (NBL), expect some big performances and ladder defining games to take place in hope to secure that all elusive finals spot. Round 16 also marks plenty of milestones for a host of key players adding further excitement to the clashes. NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS v. […]
NBL Round 15 review: Mid-table logjam as finals approach
CAIRNS Taipans grabbed third spot, South East Melbourne Phoenix moved out of the bottom two, and Perth Wildcats and Sydney Kings showed why they are the two teams to beat in what was a big round of action in the National Basketball League (NBL). Cairns Taipans (85) defeated New Zealand Breakers (79) Cairns broke New […]
2019/20 NBL Round 15 preview: Race for finals set to tighten
WITH one win separating the first placed Sydney Kings and second placed Perth Wildcats a loss in Round 15 could see a new ladder leader. The battle does not stop there with a mere three wins separating third from eighth meaning each game this round could alter the ladder and shape the finals race. CAIRNS […]
2019/20 NBL Team of the Week: Round 14
AFTER a big round of action, it is no surprise that a host of Sydney Kings players made this week’s Draft Central Team of the Week. There were some shock losses and unexpected wins, showcasing just how much a season can turn around with a couple of strong performances from key players across the court. […]
NBL Round 14 review: Breakers notch up fifth straight win
SOME narrow losses and big wins saw the ladder change slightly at the end of Round 14 of the National Basketball League (NBL), with the Kings restoring their winning ways and Taipans continuing their fight for finals. The Breakers kicked it up another gear while South East Melbourne Phoenix struggled to find their momentum in […]
2019/20 NBL weekend preview: Round 14 – Third and fourth up for grabs in race to the Finals
WITH every team playing two games the previous round, it did nothing to separate sides from each other in the standings. Rather, it did the opposite as top teams fell victim to those at the other end of the ladder. With Melbourne United’s third spot now up for grabs in the mid-table race, a win […]
NBL Round 13 review: NBL breaks attendance record over upset-heavy holiday period
DUE to the extended round, the schedule hosted nine matches over the course of the holiday period, which saw the largest total attendance throughout a single round in NBL history. A total of 67,201 people bought tickets to see out the end of the decade in their NBL memorabilia and cheer their sides on. The […]
2019/20 NBL preview: Round 13/14 – The look ahead
IN a special National Basketball League (NBL) preview, we take a look at each NBL side and their upcoming games in Round 13 and Round 14 to determine where they might be situated heading into the final month of basketball action. 1 SYDNEY KINGS Position: 1st Wins: 13 Losses: 4 Points: 26 Difference: +105 vs. […]
