Cotton heroics help Sixers past Breakers
FOR YET another time throughout his storied career, Bryce Cotton was the hero for his side in the National Basketball League (NBL), leading the Adelaide 36ers to a three-point win over the New Zealand Breakers on Saturday night. Cotton had already delivered another excellent performance, and capped it off in the perfect fashion, knocking down […]
Taipans look to topple United in Thursday clash
ALTHOUGH the two sides are well-separated on the National Basketball League (NBL) ladder, the Cairns Taipans will be still optimistic that they will be able to upset Melbourne United on the eve of finals to kick off Round 21. The Taipans have already been ruled out of the postseason action having not performed well enough […]
Taipans take down Bullets in Sunshine Stoush
WHEN the Brisbane Bullets faced off against the Cairns Taipans at home in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday afternoon to close out the round, the latter ended up winning 81-72. Both Cairns and Brisbane have had unsuccessful seasons, with Brisbane sitting in last place with six wins, while Cairns was just one spot […]
Kings turn heads with big time statement against Phoenix
SYDNEY Kings have officially stamped their authority as arguably the most complete team in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday afternoon, beating down the SEM Phoenix, 114-88. In what was a close first half, in the last quarter the Phoenix crumbled under the pressure, scoring just 11 points in the last period compared to […]
Hawks host Sixers in high stakes clash
THE SECOND of Thursday night’s double-header in the National Basketball League (NBL) will see a massive encounter between the Illawarra Hawks and the Adelaide 36ers, with both teams jostling for ladder positioning heading towards finals. The Sixers will travel to Wollongong to take on the Hawks on Thursday night following the matchup between the New […]
Wildcats win against reigning champs to lock in finals spot
A SECOND half eruption from forward Kristian Doolittle sparked the Perth Wildcats to a postseason-clinching win over the Illawarra Hawks in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend, getting the job done by seven points. The Wildcats travelled for the first time since January 4 to take on the reigning champions at WIN Entertainment […]
Perth Wildcats Hold Off SEM Phoenix in Thriller
IN THE National Basketball League (NBL) action on Wednesday night, the Perth Wildcats have managed to sneak past the SEM Phoenix in a surprising comeback win. Being their sixth win in their past seven games, they aim to push past Melbourne United to grasp the fourth spot, and with this statement win against the second-best […]
Wildcats welcome Phoenix in blockbuster clash
WEDNESDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup will see the SEM Phoenix travel west to take on the Perth Wildcats in a battle between two of the contending sides over the final few weeks of the fixture. The Wildcats and Phoenix will face off at RAC Arena on Wednesday night, and with […]
Doyle’s dagger breaks Wildcat hearts
ANOTHER clutch game-winner from import guard Milton Doyle proved the difference in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday afternoon, leading his Melbourne United to a thrilling one-point win over the Perth Wildcats. The Wildcats welcomed United to RAC Arena on Sunday afternoon for a blockbuster clash within the race for a top-four spot. United […]
Phoenix aim to maintain dominance over Taipans
SATURDAY evening in the National Basketball League (NBL) sees the Cairns Taipans make the trip down south to take on the SEM Phoenix at the State Basketball Centre, as the Phoenix will attempt to get their fourth consecutive win against Cairns this season. The Taipans, who sit in ninth place, have had it tough this […]