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Hawks fly into playoffs after beating Breakers

IN a fitting finish to the 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) play-in tournament, Illawarra Hawks booked the final spot in the semi-finals after defeating the New Zealand Breakers their elimination game on Wednesday night. The contest came down to the final shot, with New Zealand unable to conjure a match-tying three-pointer as time expired, as […]

PREVIEW | NBL Play-In Game Three: Illawarra Hawks vs. New Zealand Breakers

FOLLOWING an exciting start to the National Basketball League (NBL) postseason on Wednesday night, the stage is set for the final play-in match to take place tonight, with the Illawarra Hawks and New Zealand Breakers set to lock horns. Wednesday’s double-header saw the playoff picture become much clearer, with the Tasmania JackJumpers defeating the Hawks […]

NBL | As It Stands – Round 18

ROUND 18 of the 2023/24 season of the National Basketball League (NBL) showcased that the race for the championship is wide open with just two weeks remaining. Six games took place from Thursday to Sunday, with each game having a heavy amount of importance given the fact that entering the round, every side was still […]

Hawks continue top-six surge over Breakers

THE Illawarra Hawks continued their surge to the top six NBL (National Basketball League) play-in tournament, defeating the New Zealand Breakers by four points at WIN Entertainment Centre. Looking to continue their momentum following a win against the Perth Wildcats on Thursday night, the Hawks eye off winning the season series over the Breakers. The […]

NBL | As It Stands – Round 17

THINGS are truly starting to heat up in the National Basketball League (NBL), with just two rounds remaining after another exciting weekend of play. Round 17 saw some important matchups across the fixture, especially considering every side was still capable of making the finals just two weeks out from the postseason. Two sides booked a […]

Bullets continue finals charge over Hawks

LOOKING to carry on from their breakout victory over the JackJumpers, the Brisbane Bullets resumed their charge towards the play-in tournament, defeating the Illawarra Hawks by seven points at Nissan Arena. The win came on the back of standout performances from Nathan Sobey, Chris Smith and Tyrell Harrison, with Isaac White giving some spark off […]

NBL | As It Stands – Round 14

THERE has been plenty of exciting action in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the New Year period, and that trend continued with even more enthralling games taking place from Thursday to Sunday. Round 14 of the 2023/24 fixture saw the league return to its regularly scheduled programming, after 11 consecutive days of games between […]

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 […]

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. […]

NBL | As It Stands: Round 5

ROUND 5 of the National Basketball League (NBL) has wrapped for season 2023/24, delivering some of the most exciting action we have seen in the first portion of the fixture. The fifth round of play was full of upsets, with underdogs claiming some big wins as the state of play takes another unexpected turns. With […]

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