Hawks show class in second half over Breakers
LOOKING to find form and keep their top four hopes alive, the Illawarra Hawks downed the New Zealand Breakers 102-87 at MyState Bank Arena. In a tight first half with both teams shooting the lights out, the scores sat at 49-47 in favour of Illawarra. The Breakers scored the first few points of the third quarter, […]
United finds antidote for Snakes in final term blitz
THOUGH the teams are at opposite ends of the National Basketball League (NBL) ladder, Melbourne United needed the full four quarters to get back on top of the Cairns Taipans on Sunday night. The ladder leaders stormed out of the blocks with a 23-13 first term, and extended their lead to 13 by half-time, (48-35). […]
Adams stands tall again to down 36ers
THE good players just get it done time and time again don’t they? Sunday afternoon’s National Basketball League (NBL) action kicked off at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, where the Adelaide 36ers hosted the Sydney Kings when the two sides locked horns. It was Sydney’s match to lose coming into the contest, given they had managed to […]
Phoenix rise again in thrilling clash against Wildcats
IN one of the most anticipated matchups of the round for the National Basketball League (NBL), two championship hopefuls went head-to-head in a blockbuster time slot. Fans were treated to a cracking clash when the SEM Phoenix played host to the Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena on Saturday night, in one of the most […]
2021/22 WNBL: Stats Wrap – Capitals v Boomers
THE 12th round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL)’s 2021/22 season wrapped up on Sunday afternoon, after an entertaining batch of games took place over the weekend. The final match took place in the nation’s capital, with the UC Capitals hosting the Melbourne Boomers at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. It was slated […]
Third-quarter Lightning storm puts out Fire
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) action continued across the weekend, with a number of cracking contests taking place around the country. Saturday night saw a clash between the Sydney Uni Flames and the Adelaide Lightning at Hills Basketball Stadium, to close out the day’s schedule. The Lightning were heavy favourites coming into this contest, […]
2021/22 NBL: Team Focus – Brisbane Bullets vs JackJumpers
ROUND 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2021/22 season resumed on Saturday evening, with a double-header giving fans some entertainment for the night. Things kicked off at Nissan Arena, when the Brisbane Bullets welcomed the Tasmania JackJumpers to their home court as the two sides prepared to face off. The JackJumpers had been in […]
2021/22 WNBL: Player Focus – Anneli Maley vs Flyers
THE action in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) continued over the weekend, as the competition looks to resume uninterrupted. Saturday saw a pair of intriguing clashes, and proceedings kicked off down in Tasmania, where the Southside Flyers hosted the Bendigo Spirit at MyState Bank Arena on Saturday evening. This was an interesting matchup for […]
2021/22 NBL: Stats Wrap – Hawks vs 36ers
THE weekend’s National Basketball League (NBL) kicked off on Friday night, with a clash between the Illawarra Hawks and the Adelaide 36ers at WIN Entertainment Centre. It was an intriguing matchup coming in, given the Hawks were seen as a more beatable opponent compared to their blistering start to the season. Despite this, Illawarra still […]
2021/22 WNBL: Player Focus – Carley Ernst
WITH the weekend finally arriving, basketball fans around Australia were treated to another match in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) schedule. Things kicked off with a clash between the Melbourne Boomers and the Townsville Fire at the State Basketball Centre on Friday night. The Boomers entered this clash as favourites, given they have been […]
Huge 30-point run leads Lightning over Spirit
THE latest round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has kicked off, and the first match of the round saw a cracking contest. Round 12 began with a clash between the Bendigo Spirit and the Adelaide Lightning at Bendigo Stadium on Thursday night. Given the fact that the two sides are enjoying contrasting seasons […]
