NBL Semi-final Series previews
IT is an age-old saying that defense wins championships, and in these two semi-final matchups of the 2018/19 National Basketball League season, that is certainly true. Some of the best defensive players go head-to-head, whereas on the opposite end of the court, sharp shooters are likely to bust heads to put up as many shots […]
Weekend wash-up: NBL – Round 18
THE regular season is in the books and for six teams, their 2018/19 NBL season comes to an end, while for the Perth Wildcats, Melbourne United, Sydney Kings and Brisbane Bullets, the postseason awaits. New Zealand Breakers 130 defeated Illawarra Hawks 96 Two teams who will not be taking part in the postseason tournament faced […]
Weekend previews: NBL – Round 18
HERE we are, the final round of the 2018/19 National Basketball League (NBL) season. We arrive at this point knowing three teams are locked in, but fourth position is still up for grabs for Adelaide and Brisbane, as is the top three order, as Perth, Melbourne and Sydney vie for a home court advantage first […]
Weekend wash-up: NBL – Round 17
IN just the penultimate round of the regular season teams battle for the final available spot in the finals, while the three teams entrenched in the top four jostle for home court advantage throughout the playoffs. New Zealand Breakers 107 defeated by Adelaide 36ers 114 With finals out of reach for the Breakers they […]
Weekend previews: NBL – Round 17
WITH the top three teams locked in, the penultimate round starts tonight with a double-header, in New Zealand where Adelaide travel to face the Breakers, before two teams – Illawarra and Brisbane – are hunting for the final top-four spot too. It is one of two games the Bullets are hoping to win; the other […]
Weekend wash-up: NBL – Round 16
A HUGE round 16 featured two mini playoff series with the New Zealand Breakers and Melbourne United, as well as the Brisbane Bullets and Sydney Kings playing a home and home series over the weekend. The top three was officially locked up with Melbourne, Perth and Sydney all securing their place in the post season […]
Weekend previews: NBL – Round 16
THERE is not long to go now in the National Basketball League (NBL) home and away season, and some surprising results last week puts a lot of focus on Round 16. The Bullets and 36ers had losses last week that could have seen them break away from each other, and the top spot changed so […]
Weekend previews: NBL – Round 15
THIS round of the National Basketball League (NBL) begins back in Melbourne, with United hosting their first game in a while against Illawarra. The Australian Open (AO) Game (where a ticket acts as a ground pass to the Australian Open too) was a special occasion last year, and Basketball Australia and Tennis Australia have done […]
Weekend wash-up: NBL – Round 14
THE Adelaide 36ers had a massive round, clean-sweeping their two games, while the Perth Wildcats were again on the opposite end of victory in one of their games. The Breakers also struggled on the court in an overtime loss, while Melbourne and Brisbane both got crucial wins heading towards finals. Adelaide 36ers (97) defeated Perth […]
Weekend previews: NBL – Round 14
AS we come to the final stretch of this National Basketball League (NBL) season, it’s important for teams to starting winning at all costs and there’s plenty on the line this round. Adelaide has two chances against Perth and Sydney, while the Breakers will believe they can beat the Hawks and Taipans. It’s also a […]
