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 […]
Top three clash headlines sixth round
THE weekend has finally arrived, as has another round of the Big V Women’s Basketball Championship. Round 6 will see a number of big clashes take place around Victoria’s finest courts, and if it is anything like last week’s action, there should be no shortage of entertainment. There will be five games taking place across […]
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 […]
Sabres looking to keep rolling after break
THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) is back, and the Under 18 girls competition returns tonight after a few weeks off for the National Championships and Easter break. There has been a lot to take out of the first few weeks of the 2022 season, as some of the contenders began to announce themselves. However, […]
Giant Mourning for Nuggets in NZNBL opener
IMPORT Trey Mourning has dominated on debut in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night, putting up a massive double-double to lead the Nelson Giants to a 19-point opening night win over the Otago Nuggets. The Giants blew the game apart in the opening quarter to race to an 18-point lead, and whilst […]
