Eight on the trot for red-hot Jackies
REIGNING NBL champions Tasmania JackJumpers notched up their eighth straight win yesterday afternoon, overcoming Brisbane Bullets by nine points (95-86) at MyState Bank Arena. The JackJumpers came into the clash having regained a top four spot off the back of seven straight wins, while the Bullets had briefly jumped into the Play-In spots before dropping […]
Lynx storm Capitals in second half
PERTH Lynx have maintained pressure on WNBL ladder leaders Bendigo Spirit following an impressive come-from-behind victory against UC Capitals yesterday. The Lynx were jumped in the first half by the Capitals who were in front of home fans at AIS Arena in Canberra, before settling down after the main break to win by nine points, […]
Red-hot Jackies face quick turnaround Bullets
A GENUINE high-stakes NBL clash tips off at 2:30pm today down on the Apple Isle with Tasmania JackJumpers playing host to Brisbane Bullets. Less than 40 hours after the Bullets walked off the court following their loss at home to Illawarra Hawks, Brisbane will need to find the energy to put away the most in-form […]
Wildcats trio destroy 36ers in huge road win
THERE was nowhere to hide for Adelaide 36ers as the Perth Wildcats trio of Dylan Windler, Bryce Cotton and Keanu Pinder cut up their defence and combined for 68 points during a comprehensive 116-92 victory at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. After a tight first term, the 36ers still had hope of causing an upset, but once […]
Wildcats keen to remain safe inside top six
A REINVIGORATED Perth Wildcats lead by a dominant point-scoring machine in Bryce Cotton will look to bounce back from a rare recent loss last week and remain on the upward trajectory when they take on Adelaide 36ers tonight. The Round 14 NBL clash marks a desperate attempt for the 36ers to remain in contention for […]
Spirit monster Lighting in board-grabbing blitz
TITLE favourites Bendigo Spirit quickly put their back-to-back WNBL losses last week behind them overnight when they completely dismantled an in-form Adelaide Lightning by 28 points at Adelaide 36ers Arena. The Spirit had suffered their first two defeats of the season just prior to Christmas, while Adelaide had pinched four of the past five, though […]
Hawks storm home to stop Bullets
ILLAWARRA Hawks saw off another NBL25 challenger on the road last night, defeating Brisbane Bullets with a powerful second half performance. Trailing by five points at the first break, the Hawks won the last three quarters by 23 points to score a 102-84 victory at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Brisbane Bullets 34 16 18 16 84 […]
Bullets eye off ladder-leading Hawks
A HUGE performance from Brisbane Bullets in front of home fans is what it will take for the fifth placed side to topple the NBL ladder leaders as Round 14 continues in the Sunshine State tonight. After the Hawks’ biggest threat Melbourne United got back on the winners’ list last night, Illawarra will look to […]
Lightning hopes to break Spirit
A BATTLE of top four teams ensures tonight’s WNBL opener of Round 9 is set to be a beauty with fourth placed Adelaide Lightning playing host to ladder leaders, Bendigo Spirit. The Spirit won their first nine games of the season, but have dropped two on the bounce since, and second placed Perth Lynx have […]
United back in business after grinding win
IT WAS far from convincing for a premiership contender against a cellar dweller, but Melbourne United flew home from Cairns with the win in the bag as Round 14 of the NBL tipped off last night. In a relatively low-scoring encounter, United did what they had to do and posted a win over the struggling […]
Taipans and United open NBL Round 14 tonight
FOUR NBL teams including cellar dwellers Cairns Taipans will play double-up games to close out the 2024 portion of the 2024/25 season. Round 14 tips off tonight with a game per match across the next five days, before a double-header on New Year’s Eve caps off a remarkable start to the year. The Taipans begin […]
Hawks soar to top after dethroning state rivals
ILLAWARRA Hawks sit atop the NBL 2024/25 ladder in a Christmas miracle for fans, surpassing two of the biggest and most successful teams of late, Melbourne United and their state-based rivals, Sydney Kings. The Hawks have been on a tear this season with a point to prove, moving up to 12 wins from 17 games […]
