Fire end 2023 with bounce back victory over Lynx
TOWNSVILLE Fire sent an ominous warning to the rest of the competition with a commanding 23-point victory over Perth Lynx in a top-of-the-table clash to end the 2023 calendar year. While the result may suggest a one-sided result, the Lynx were missing star talent Aari McDonald and remained in the game until midway through the […]
Taipans bite dismantles United for second time
FOR the second time this season, Cairns Taipans found the recipe for success against Melbourne United, coming away with the 17-point win (95-78) in front of home fans. The Taipans showed they can be a dangerous proposition for any side having now handed the ladder leaders two of their four losses this season, while edging […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 12
THERE was plenty of anticipation surrounding the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2023/24 season for many reasons, including the performances of some seriously talented youngsters. Through the NBL’s Next Stars program, some of the best prospects in the world have joined Australia’s premier basketball competition in a bid to further their chances of selection at the […]
Red-hot Wildcats continue winning run
WINNING their sixth match in eight games, Perth Wildcats are truly back in business, thanks to another standout performance from Bryce Cotton, who was well supported by Kristian Doolittle. The pair put Adelaide 36ers to the sword in a packed out Adelaide Entertainment Centre to win by 18 points, 100-82. It was a memorable win […]
Breakers continue winning streak over Bullets
THE New Zealand Breakers continued their push to the playoffs in a see-sawing contest against Brisbane Bullets to conclude Round 12 of the NBL. The 10-point victory – which saw both teams level at the first change – came about thanks to the Breakers finding multiple contributors to step up and share the ball movement. […]
Lynx inspire second half comeback over resilient Capitals
PERTH Lynx were able to knock off the University of Canberra (UC) Capitals in a battle of the two sides who had notched up consecutive wins leading up. In a tight contest at Bendat Basketball Centre, it was a game that had a game of scoring momentum runs and defensive plays, with the Lynx having […]
Breakers big winners, Kings surprise losers in NBL Round 12
NOT many would have predicted New Zealand Breakers to be the only team to exit Round 12 with back-to-back wins, but a victory over Brisbane Bullets on the road last night followed on from the pre-Christmas upset at home against Sydney Kings. Looking across Round 12, it was the Breakers who bookended the round with […]
Wildcats tame Taipans in Cairns
PERTH Wildcats were able to bounce back from a heart-breaking defeat to Melbourne United on Christmas Day to win an equally nail-biting contest against Cairns Taipans last night to continue Round 12 of the NBL. The three-point victory – which saw the Wildcats start strongly to lead by nine points at the first change, then […]
UC looks to Capitalise on third straight win
AFTER dropping the first eight games of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season, the University of Canberra (UC) Capitals are hoping to take a third straight scalp when they hit the court in the west tonight. The Capitals clash with Perth Lynx at Bendat Basketball Centre from 6:30pm local time, coming off relieving upset […]
Hawks, Phoenix provide Christmas miracles for fans
NOT one, but two upsets on Christmas Day meant that fans of the underdog teams felt fulfilled more than the traditional roast could do. Illawarra Hawks and South East Melbourne Phoenix caused boilover wins, downing title contenders, Sydney Kings and Tasmania JackJumpers respectively to remind fans that the NBL 2023/24 title race is wide open. […]
Cotton unstoppable, but United sinks Perth
CHRISTMAS came early for NBL fans over the weekend, with one of the best games in modern history taking place on Saturday. Ladder leaders Melbourne United took on rivals Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena for the special annual open air game, coming away with a six-point overtime win which left the 10,175 crowd believing […]
Caps crack back-to-back wins after Lightning win
BOTH opponents came into the match off the back of victories in Round 7, with the UC Capitals securing their second win of the season, defeating the Adelaide Lightning at Radford College. It was a game that was played at a high pace tempo, with the Caps locking down defensively to claim a 86-73 victory. […]
