It’s balls in all court’s for Lavey
BASKETBALL and football are two sports that often go hand in hand but not always at the elite level however, Australian Opal and Richmond AFLW player, Tessa Lavey, is proving it is possible to have the best of both worlds. “[Footy and basketball] do have similar traits to them, when you’re in close there is […]
2021 NZNBL Round 9 preview: Wellington match goes ahead as league adapts to COVID-19 restrictions
FOUR rounds remain in the hotly contested New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL), as the top four sides have created some separation from the remaining six, though a mid-table logjam means that some of those fifth-eighth teams could give it a shake with a lot of luck. FRANKLIN BULLS vs. CANTERBURY RAMS Thursday, June 24 […]
NBL1 North – Round 6 review
ROUND 6 of the National Basketball League NBL1 North was a cracker with big results in both the men’s and women’s leagues. It was a close shave between USC Rip City and Cairns Marlins with the former sneaking home with a narrow one point win in the men’s while in the women’s there were a […]
NBL 2021: Grand Final series – Stats analysis
ONLY days away from Game 3 of the Grand Final series and both Melbourne United and Perth Wildcats are preparing for an epic battle. In this analysis we will break down the statistics from Game 1 and Game 2 and analyse what each side needs to do if they are to claim Game 3. Game […]
2021 NBL Grand Final preview: Game 3
THE National Basketball League (NBL) Grand Final series moves to Melbourne for Game 3 with Melbourne United looking to seal the deal against Perth Wildcats in front of a home crowd. Having played the first two games at RAC Arena the ease in COVID-19 restrictions has allowed play to transition to Victoria on Friday night […]
NBL1 West wrap: Round 10
ROUND 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West competition played out over the weekend with some tight results, as well as some massive blowouts. We take a look at a feature match from each of the men’s and women’s divisions. WOMEN’S: It was a thrilling contest between Lakeside and the Senators at the Lakeside […]
NBL1 Central wrap: Round 10
ROUND 10 of NBL1 Central saw a mixed bag of results with a couple of close encounters in both the men’s and women’s league along with some blowout performances. Men’s: Norwood Flames (87) defeated Woodville Warriors (84) It was a close encounter between Norwood Flames and Woodville Warriors with the former securing a narrow three […]
United make it two from two away from home
MELBOURNE United are one step away from claiming the ultimate prize toppling Perth Wildcats in Game 2 of the Grand Final series (83-74). Backing up their performance from only days earlier, United got the job done at RAC Arena digging deep in the second half. It was a blistering first term of basketball from Perth […]
Hawks, Nuggets and Rams all produce huge wins
THE bottom three sides in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) were all on the receiving end of some hefty losses, as Hawkes Bay Hawks, Otago Nuggets and Canterbury Rams all staked their claims for a Final Four finish. The second placed Hawks shot down the Manawatu Jets by 28 points, the fourth placed […]
Title contenders claim big wins in one-sided night of action
TITLE contenders Southland Sharks and Wellington Saints have established their top two positions on the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) ladder, with big wins in their respective matches overnight. The top placed Sharks won the first three quarters to take complete control over Franklin Bulls on their way to a 101-69 triumph, whilst the […]
United claim upper hand in Game 1
MELBOURNE United scraped home to snatch a narrow three point victory in Game 1 of the Grand Final series against a depleted Perth Wildcats (73-70). It was a hard slog with neither side willing to give an inch as the lead chopped and changed throughout the contest. In front of a packed RAC Arena the […]
Hawks swoop against Saints as Nuggets’ Giant first half secures win over Nelson
HAWKES Bay Hawks swooped on the Wellington Saints early to post an impressive win in the 2019 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) finals rematch, whilst the Otago Nuggets spoiled the Nelson Giants’ 40th birthday celebrations in the other match. Both games saw the eventual winners storm to a big lead early, and shake up […]
