Rejuvenated Phoenix ready to rise for Hawks’ challenge
LADDER leaders Illawarra Hawks will look to see out 2024 on a high when they face mid-table side South East Melbourne Phoenix in a New Year’s Eve contest. The two teams have had contrasting years, with the Phoenix sacking coach Mike Kelly mid-season but turning around their form to put themselves back into the Play-In […]
36ers defy road record to dethrone Kings
DESPITE winning just one of seven matches on the road heading into their away game with the Sydney Kings, Adelaide 36ers defied all the odds to blow the home side away early and set up a memorable 111-96 victory. The 36ers piled on 32 points to 12 to jump the shellshocked Sydney side, and then […]
Kings chase top two as 36ers hope to defy record
WHILE the 2024/25 NBL season has been far from perfect for perennial contenders Sydney Kings, they could finish the year with 12 wins from 20 games and sit third heading into January. The Kings remain in that position and just just two victories off the top two with a couple of games in hand to […]
Eight on the trot for red-hot Jackies
REIGNING NBL champions Tasmania JackJumpers notched up their eighth straight win yesterday afternoon, overcoming Brisbane Bullets by nine points (95-86) at MyState Bank Arena. The JackJumpers came into the clash having regained a top four spot off the back of seven straight wins, while the Bullets had briefly jumped into the Play-In spots before dropping […]
Red-hot Jackies face quick turnaround Bullets
A GENUINE high-stakes NBL clash tips off at 2:30pm today down on the Apple Isle with Tasmania JackJumpers playing host to Brisbane Bullets. Less than 40 hours after the Bullets walked off the court following their loss at home to Illawarra Hawks, Brisbane will need to find the energy to put away the most in-form […]
Wildcats trio destroy 36ers in huge road win
THERE was nowhere to hide for Adelaide 36ers as the Perth Wildcats trio of Dylan Windler, Bryce Cotton and Keanu Pinder cut up their defence and combined for 68 points during a comprehensive 116-92 victory at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. After a tight first term, the 36ers still had hope of causing an upset, but once […]
Wildcats keen to remain safe inside top six
A REINVIGORATED Perth Wildcats lead by a dominant point-scoring machine in Bryce Cotton will look to bounce back from a rare recent loss last week and remain on the upward trajectory when they take on Adelaide 36ers tonight. The Round 14 NBL clash marks a desperate attempt for the 36ers to remain in contention for […]
Hawks storm home to stop Bullets
ILLAWARRA Hawks saw off another NBL25 challenger on the road last night, defeating Brisbane Bullets with a powerful second half performance. Trailing by five points at the first break, the Hawks won the last three quarters by 23 points to score a 102-84 victory at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Brisbane Bullets 34 16 18 16 84 […]
Bullets eye off ladder-leading Hawks
A HUGE performance from Brisbane Bullets in front of home fans is what it will take for the fifth placed side to topple the NBL ladder leaders as Round 14 continues in the Sunshine State tonight. After the Hawks’ biggest threat Melbourne United got back on the winners’ list last night, Illawarra will look to […]
United back in business after grinding win
IT WAS far from convincing for a premiership contender against a cellar dweller, but Melbourne United flew home from Cairns with the win in the bag as Round 14 of the NBL tipped off last night. In a relatively low-scoring encounter, United did what they had to do and posted a win over the struggling […]
