2021 NBL Round 20 preview: Race for finals heats up
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season slowly coming to a close, Round 20 is set to bring some enticing clashes as the top sides vie for prime position on the ladder. The race for fourth spot will heat up as the Sydney Kings and Brisbane Bullets sit just outside eager to poke their way […]
New Zealand topple 36ers in Christchurch
NEW Zealand got the job done against Adelaide 36ers to secure another NBL win and proving just how influential a home crowd is running away with an 18-point victory 94-76. A dominant second term gave the home side the upper hand they needed to control proceedings and eventually claim the win. Despite playing back in […]
United put a dampener of Bullets’ finals hopes
MELBOURNE United put an end to Brisbane Bullets’ finals hopes claiming their 25th win of the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL) season, 99-88. The Bullets came out with a point to prove and were eager to keep their finals chances alive but the class of United shone through as their impressive depth took centre stage. […]
Hawks hold onto fourth spot with much needed win
NEEDING to win to stay in the hunt for finals, Illawarra Hawks did just that toppling Cairns Taipans 93-81. But it was no easy feat, as the Hawks had to overcome a half-time deficit to race home and win in what was a dominant three-point shooting performance. The Taipans have had a disappointing 2021 season […]
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 […]
