Nuggets storm past Bulls in four-quarter performance
OTAGO Nuggets have recorded a strong 21-point win over Franklin Bulls to record their fourth win of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season and record a positive percentage base. The Nuggets won all four quarters against the Bulls in the Round 5 clash, getting up 103-82, with the first half doing the bulk […]
Wildcats do it again without Bryce with triumph over Kings
THE Perth Wildcats have recorded their second consecutive win without NBL superstar Bryce Cotton, taking down the Sydney Kings by 14 points at RAC Arena on Thursday night. The former NBL MVP is set for a stint on the sidelines with a quad injury, but that has not slowed down the form of his side. […]
2021 Big V Men’s: Round 10
ANOTHER Round of Big V rolled around as the top of the table Thunder continued their winning ways as did Wyndham. McKinnon were handed a loss off the back of some strong work from Hume Broncos while Blackburn and Western Port continue to linger at the bottom of the ladder. Hawthorn (80) defeated Sunbury (67) […]
Brisbane Bullets steal the show against Cairns
BULLETS snuck home against Cairns Taipans to clinch a narrow five-point victory (101-96) victory to keep their slim finals hopes alive. Although it was far from a convincing win – a win is a win – and the Bullets needed it to make a late challenge. It was clear that fatigue started to become a […]
2021 Big V Women’s: Round 10
ROUND 10 of the Big V Women’s saw Bulleen and Sunbury continue their reign atop of the ladder with convincing wins in their respective clashes. Casey and McKinnon also got notable wins while Whittlesea slumped to their tenth straight loss for the season. Hawthorn (52) defeated by Bulleen (65) Bulleen proved why they are serious […]
2021 NBL Round 20 preview: Race for finals heats up
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season slowly coming to a close, Round 20 is set to bring some enticing clashes as the top sides vie for prime position on the ladder. The race for fourth spot will heat up as the Sydney Kings and Brisbane Bullets sit just outside eager to poke their way […]
New Zealand topple 36ers in Christchurch
NEW Zealand got the job done against Adelaide 36ers to secure another NBL win and proving just how influential a home crowd is running away with an 18-point victory 94-76. A dominant second term gave the home side the upper hand they needed to control proceedings and eventually claim the win. Despite playing back in […]
NBL1 South Men’s wrap: Round 6 – Miners win double overtime thriller
BALLARAT Miners have won an overtime thriller in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South men’s match of the round against Mt Gambier Pioneers. Coming into the match, the Miners were 3-3 and locked in the bottom six, whilst the Pioneers were running hot with a 5-1 win-loss record to-date. The South Australian team playing at […]
2021 NBL1 West wrap: Round 6
IN Round 6 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West there were a number of tight games across both the men’s and women’s divisions. NBL1 West Women: Perry Lakes Hawks (61) defeated by Rockingham Flames (62) It was a fiery battle between the two sides, but the Rockingham Flames managed to steal the win in […]
NBL1 Central wrap: Round 7
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1’s Central division returned from a week off in style, as sides resumed hostilities with plenty of interesting results to unpack. Norwood Flames v Sturt Sabres Women: The Sturt Sabres have continued their strong season, defeating the Norwood Flames by 37 points at the ARC Campbelltown on Saturday night. A 25-9 […]
United put a dampener of Bullets’ finals hopes
MELBOURNE United put an end to Brisbane Bullets’ finals hopes claiming their 25th win of the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL) season, 99-88. The Bullets came out with a point to prove and were eager to keep their finals chances alive but the class of United shone through as their impressive depth took centre stage. […]
NBL1 North wrap: Round 2
RETURNING for Round 2 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North competition, there were a number of tight contests, and some blowouts across both the men’s and women’s divisions. WOMEN: Gold Coast Rollers (91) def. Cairns Dolphins (63) Gold Coast Rollers backed up their double-win first round with a third straight victory to open Round […]
