Phoenix set franchise-record fourth straight win over stagnant Sixers
AFTER trailing for quite literally the entire game last night at John Cain Arena, the South East Melbourne Phoenix have earned a remarkable come from behind 96-89 win over the Adelaide 36ers, winning the contest with a superb overtime period and earning a four-game winning streak in the process – the longest ever in the […]
Perth steals top spot with dominant win over Taipans
PERTH Wildcats have claimed top of the table honours after defeating Cairns Taipans last night (93-75). A Melbourne United loss earlier in the evening gifted Perth the chance to steal the number one position on the National Basketball League (NBL) with their win making that a reality. The good times just keep on rolling for […]
Kings dominate United in big Friday night win
SYDNEY Kings have made a statement to the rest of the National Basketball League (NBL) with a huge 28-point victory over ladder leaders Melbourne United who slumped to their fourth straight loss. The defeat left United in second spot due to having one more loss than Perth Wildcats (10-5 to 9-4), whilst the Kings levelled […]
Phoenix season to reach crossroads over next few weeks; will Broekhoff break out?
OVER at the South East Melbourne Phoenix camp, it has certainly been an eventful last couple of weeks to say the least, with the upcoming months set to be just as interesting because of the consequential effect it will have on their NBL21 campaign. To rattle off the list of recent events, the Phoenix have […]
NBL21 – Round 10 preview: Melbourne United search for first win in three games
ROUND 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL) commences on Friday night as Melbourne United search for their first win in three games and Perth look to steal top spot. The excitement does not stop there as New Zealand Breakers and Brisbane Bullets go head-to-head after the exit of Lamar Patterson. Sydney Kings vs. Melbourne […]
Patterson to re-join Bullets for remainder of 2021 NBL season
IT has been a whirlwind couple of days in the National Basketball League (NBL) as New Zealand Breakers bidded farewell to Lamar Patterson as the American import joined forces with his former club, Brisbane Bullets. Patterson left the Bullets at the end of the 2019/20 season taking up the opportunity across the ditch, however he […]
2021 Big V Men’s: Round 2 preview
ROUND 2 of the Big V Men’s is set to be a thriller as a number of sides look for their first win of the season meanwhile the remaining teams will be hoping to make it two from two and claim some early ascendancy. Sitting on one win apiece Sunbury and Wyndham will fight it […]
2021 Big V Men’s wrap: Round 1
IT was a big opening round of Big V action with a number of blowouts dictating Round 1 as teams get back into the swing after a year long hiatus due to the COVID-19 enforced lockdown. But the round was well and truly highlighted by the close call between Casey and Hume with the end […]
Hawks reaffirm notion as title contender, overcome United by eight
MELBOURNE United’s lead at the top of the NBL standings has become ever more precarious, after being handed their third-straight defeat during what has been a thoroughly disappointing NBL Cup stint. Their most recent downfall came at the hands of the title-contending Illawarra Hawks, who held United to a nine-point fourth quarter as they left […]
Kings overwhelm unbridled Bullets, now one win out of top four
THE final game of the Brisbane Bullets’ impressive NBL Cup run has ended in disappointment for the Queensland side, after going down 108-119 to the Sydney Kings and relinquishing the mid-season tournament to the Perth Wildcats as a result. A picture-perfect 71-point second half by the Kings and a new franchise record for points in […]
