Taipans trounce Wildcats in double overtime
IN A remarkably tense match, the Wildcats fell to the Taipans in a double overtime thriller at RAC Arena in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. The Wildcats trailed in the first half, allowing Rob Edwards to get to wherever he wanted for his shots. They were unable to contain the two-man combo […]
Wildcats, Lynx gear up for huge week
Vital clashes for both Western sides are locked in this week with the Perth Lynx needing a win to stave off the charging Townsville Fire and the Perth Wildcats seeking redemption after being hurdled in the standings by Sydney and Melbourne last round. For the Lynx, who split their Round 12 matches, second spot on […]
Taipans stun Hawks again in another upset
DESPITE sitting at the bottom of the table, the Cairns Taipans may have found their bunny in the National Basketball League (NBL) this season after defeating the ladder-leading Illawarra Hawks by six points to open Round 18 on Thursday night. Coming into the clash at the Cairns Convention Centre, the standings would say it was […]
Taipans produce fatal bite in jaw-dropping upset
IT ALMOST had to be seen to be believed, but the result is now in the books. Last placed Cairns Taipans – on a 15-game losing streak – took down ladder leaders Illawarra Hawks by three points at the Hawks’ home court much to the disbelief of everyone in the NBL community. The Taipans have […]
Hawks set to strike in top-against-bottom clash
IN WHAT looms as one of the most one-sided contests of the year, ladder leaders Illawarra Hawks will play host to cellar dwellers Cairns Taipans at home. The 13-6 Hawks are coming off a rare loss the other night to South East Melbourne Phoenix and will be keen to atone for that, which they should […]
Bottom two clash to close out 2024 NBL year
A CONTEST between the NBL’s two bottom sides takes place in the final match of 2024. While many teams will not have the luxury to enjoy the transition into 2025 with matches on the horizon, both the Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers are squarely focused on tonight’s battle to try and end the year […]
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 […]
NBL25 Mid-Season review – Cairns Taipans
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. 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 race wide […]
NBL25 Wrapped – Round 5
THE FIFTH round of the National Basketball League (NBL) delivered in a big way, with some boilovers shaking up the standings in yet another buzzing weekend of action. The games took place from Thursday to Sunday, and there were several surprising results throughout the weekend, while multiple clashes went down to the wire in another […]
Familiar sides find victory as Blitz winds down
IT was two of the most successful sides of the modern era that took home wins in Thursday’s action at the National Basketball League (NBL) Blitz, with the Perth Wildcats and Melbourne United emerging victorious in their respective clashes. Thursday saw marked one week until the season opener at Hoopsfest in Perth, and with just […]
