Rising Phoenix face inconsistent Kings
TWO SIDES that have enormous potential, but have also had some serious lows this season, Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix will tip off for the first NBL game of 2025. As it stands, the Kings are ahead of the Phoenix, but the gap – which was considerably larger for most of the season, […]
Phoenix complete rise from ashes
SOUTH East Melbourne Phoenix looked in all sorts of trouble early in the year, but their recent form has been nothing short of exemplary and they know how to beat ladder leaders Illawarra Hawks. While others have struggled to do so, the Phoenix made it back-to-back wins over the Hawks, getting the job done 110-105 […]
Rejuvenated Phoenix ready to rise for Hawks’ challenge
LADDER leaders Illawarra Hawks will look to see out 2024 on a high when they face mid-table side South East Melbourne Phoenix in a New Year’s Eve contest. The two teams have had contrasting years, with the Phoenix sacking coach Mike Kelly mid-season but turning around their form to put themselves back into the Play-In […]
NBL25 Wrapped – Round 12
THE STATE of play in the National Basketball League (NBL) was shaken up once again over the weekend, with Round 12 of the 2024/25 season delivering another crucial batch of results. The ladder is extremely tight in the back half of the fixture, and the events of the weekend ensured that trend looks to continue […]
JackJumpers, Bullets continue winning ways
ROUND 12 of the National Basketball League (NBL) kicked off on Thursday night, and it was the Tasmania JackJumpers and Brisbane Bullets who emerged victorious in an exciting double-header. With seven games on the horizon for the round, there were two different styles of game that took place on Thursday, with the JackJumpers blowing out […]
NBL25 Wrapped – Round 11
11 ROUNDS into the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season the remainder of the finals race remains as intriguing as ever after another exciting batch of games. Over the weekend, there were some vital results that shook up the standings and made the battle for a top-six spot much more interesting. Several games resulted in […]
NBL25 Mid-Season Review – South East Melbourne Phoenix
SEASON 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL) is already approaching the halfway mark, and the race for a top six spot is as tight as ever. Now 10 rounds into the fixture has seen record-breaking performances, dominant team displays and thrilling finishes as the NBL produces its most exciting season yet, with the championship […]
Wildcats and Lynx looking for crucial wins
REIGNING MVP Bryce Cotton is set to return on Friday night as the Perth Wildcats tackle the SEM Phoenix at RAC Arena. Perth’s superstar has missed the last five games after suffering a fractured rib in the Round 5 loss to New Zealand. Cotton said that the injury changed the way he was living day-to-day, […]
NBL25 Wrapped – Round 8
IT WAS a great weekend to be a home side in the National Basketball League (NBL), with Round 8 seeing most hosting teams secure a win in front of their adoring fans. There were seven games that took place from Thursday to Sunday, as the action continued to be extremely unpredictable in nature. Whether it […]
Western teams have winning weekend
WESTERN Australian basketball enjoyed two wins from three games over the weekend with the Perth Wildcats splitting results – a victory against the league leading Illawarra Hawks and a defeat to the SEM Phoenix in the NBL, whilst the Perth Lynx opened their season with a win over the Southside Flyers in the WNBL. Kicking […]
