Melbourne United assert dominance over cross-town rivals in Game 1
IT was a one-sided affair as Melbourne United defeated cross-town rival South East Melbourne Phoenix by 18 points (96-78) on Friday. United showcased why they were top of the table in Game 1 of their semi-finals series with a convincing performance from the opening buzzer to lead from go-to-woe. The Phoenix made all the running […]
Sharks circle late to grab win against Jets
SOUTHLAND Sharks have taken home the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) victory in their clash against Manawatu Jets at ILT Stadium last night, needing the full four quarters to take home the points. The home team had a see-sawing night which featured different leaders at different breaks, being level at the last change before […]
Second half flurry sees Hawks upset reigning champs in opening semi-final clash
ILLAWARRA Hawks are just one win away from reaching the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL) Grand Final series after last year’s wooden spooners toppled the reigning premiers Perth Wildcats by two points (74-72) at RAC Arena last night. In front of 7662 fans, the Hawks had to fight back from a six-point quarter time deficit […]
Timmins’ triple-double leads Nuggets to win over Rams
A MASSIVE triple-double to big man Sam Timmins has helped Otago Nuggets grab an important win on the road and keep in touch with the top few sides in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). Sitting fourth heading into the contest, the Nuggets needed to grab the points to stay within striking distance of […]
2021 NBL Semi-finals preview: Melbourne United vs. South East Melbourne Phoenix
FRIDAY night will play host to the second lot of National Basketball League (NBL) semi-finals action with Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix set to lock horns. The two sides have a rich history despite the Phoenix only entering the competition last year, with a healthy rivalry between the cross-town rivals brewing with each […]
2021 NZNBL Round 7 preview: Rams and Nuggets open round as Giants rest up
SIX games played out across four days will provide New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) fans with nine of the 10 teams running out on court this weekend, with Nelson Giants the only side putting their feet up this round. Otago Nuggets, Canterbury Rams and Manawatu Jets will all play a second match over Round […]
2021 NBL Semi-finals preview: Perth Wildcats vs. Illawarra Hawks
THE first game of the National Basketball League (NBL) semi-finals is set to kick off on Thursday night when Perth Wildcats take on Illawarra Hawks. It has been a rapid rise for Illawarra Hawks in season 2021 with the side rocketing from last place to third while the reigning premiers in Perth Wildcats will be […]
NBL1 Central wrap: Round 9
ROUND 9 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central delivered the goods with plenty of close contests and a couple of blowouts in both the men’s and women’s leagues making for an enthralling round of action. Men’s Norwood Flames (71) defeated by North Adelaide Rockets (89) North Adelaide Rockets got the job done against the […]
NBL1 North wrap: Round 4
ROUND 4 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 competition saw Townsville Flames/Heat and Rockhampton Cyclones/Rockets do the triple and play three games across the weekend for mixed results. We recap a big round of action. WOMEN’S: An unbeaten clash between Logan Thunder and Townsville Flames opened up Round 4 of the NBL1 North women’s competition, […]
NBL1 West wrap: Round 8
ROUND 8 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West competition saw just six women’s division matches played, whilst it was a huge schedule in the men’s with a number of tight contests. WOMEN’S: Cockburn Cougars kept their unbeaten streak alive with back-to-back double-digit wins in the NBL1 West women’s competition over the weekend. First up […]
