Boomers start 2024 with second half comeback against Flyers
IN A tightly contested battle for the second instalment of the Michele Timms Cup, the Melbourne Boomers produced a second half comeback, defeating the Southside Flyers by six points last night, 67-61. With the Flyers looking to build from their Round 9 victory over the Adelaide Lightning, the Boomers looked to bounce back on the […]
Title contenders face off in Round 14 opener
TWO genuine NBL 2023/24 title contenders will go head-to-head tonight from 7:30pm as the third placed Sydney Kings host ladder leaders, Melbourne United. The reigning champions sit with a delicate 10-8 record heading into Round 14, just ahead of both Tasmania JackJumpers and South East Melbourne Phoenix, while United is three games clear on top […]
Title contenders clash to open New Year
A COUPLE of massive top five clashes open the 2024 portion of the WNBL season. Alongside a top of the table clash later on tonight from 7:30pm in Townsville between the Fire and Perth Lynx, the all-Victorian contest between Melbourne Boomers and Southside Flyers at Parkville is set to be a beauty. Sydney Flames split […]
NBL | Next Star Watch – Round 13
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 […]
Breakers buzz continues into New Year
NEW ZEALAND Breakers are the silent assassins of the 2023/24 NBL season, as the team from across the Tasman continues to pick off mid-season scalps, the latest being fellow contender Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena yesterday. The five-point victory (98-93) marked a fourth straight win for the Breakers, as they also took down Brisbane […]
Hawks end 2023 with inspiring victory over 36ers
LOOKING to build from their win against the Sydney Kings on Christmas Day, the Illawarra Hawks continued their charge towards the play-in tournament, by defeating Adelaide 36ers in a seven-point sold out NBL thriller at WIN Entertainement Centre. The win came following standout performances from Justin Robinson and Gary Clark. The Hawks had solid contributions […]
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 […]
