Sharks make it four consecutive wins as Rams punish Hawks late
SOUTHLAND Sharks and Canterbury Rams came away the winners in last night’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) contests, holding off Manawatu Jets and Hawkes Bay Hawks respectively to post victories. In what were relatively even contests, the Rams came from behind at the final break to overcome the Hawks, while the Sharks took control […]
Kings rule over United in double-overtime thriller
SYDNEY Kings have toppled Melbourne United in one of the games of the year to keep their playoff hopes alive, downing the ladder leaders by two points in an epic double-overtime National Basketball League (NBL) bout. In a must-win contest for the Kings to remain in contention, the home team secured the victory to move […]
Giants and Nuggets secure nail-biting wins as Sharks deflate Airs
TWO absolutely thrilling contests and one blowout were the summation of last night’s triple treat of New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) contests. Both the Nelson Giants and Otago Nuggets claimed victories in tight battles over Hawkes Bay Hawks and Auckland Huskies respectively, whilst the Southland Sharks showed no mercy in a 42-point hiding of […]
Harvey leads Hawks to crucial Breakers scalp
THE Illawarra Hawks found themselves one step closer to securing a National Basketball League (NBL) finals spot, thanks to their 11-point triumph over the New Zealand Breakers at the Stockyard on Friday night. This loomed as a danger game for the Hawks, given the pressure on them to claim a spot in the top four, […]
Saints go into overdrive in second half to claim huge Huskies win
WELLINGTON Saints have once again shown why they are the team to beat, answering a second quarter challenge from the Auckland Huskies, only to put the foot down and storm to a massive 31-point victory in last night’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Saints headed into the home clash at TSB Bank Arena […]
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 […]
