United, Sixers impress in double-header
MONDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw back-to-back clashes take place in the sixteenth round of the season, with Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers both claiming wins in their respective clashes. Kicking things off was a clash between United and the New Zealand Breakers at TSB Stadium early in the evening. United […]
Hawks edge out JackJumpers to get back on track
IN A tightly contested affair, the Illawarra Hawks got back on the winners’ list after defeating the Tasmania JackJumpers by five points when the two sides clashed in the penultimate game of Round 15 of the National Basketball League (NBL). The Hawks hosted the JackJumpers at WIN Entertainment Centre on Tuesday night, with both sides […]
Hawks, JackJumpers look to bounce back in crucial clash
THE 15TH round of the National Basketball League (NBL) continues tonight with a clash between two finals contenders, when the Illawarra Hawks host the Tasmania JackJumpers at WIN Entertainment Centre in a game that could shape the ladder. Both teams have already sustained a loss in Round 15, and with the 2024/25 season as tight […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hawks storm home to stop Bullets
ILLAWARRA Hawks saw off another NBL25 challenger on the road last night, defeating Brisbane Bullets with a powerful second half performance. Trailing by five points at the first break, the Hawks won the last three quarters by 23 points to score a 102-84 victory at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Brisbane Bullets 34 16 18 16 84 […]
Bullets eye off ladder-leading Hawks
A HUGE performance from Brisbane Bullets in front of home fans is what it will take for the fifth placed side to topple the NBL ladder leaders as Round 14 continues in the Sunshine State tonight. After the Hawks’ biggest threat Melbourne United got back on the winners’ list last night, Illawarra will look to […]
Hawks soar to top after dethroning state rivals
ILLAWARRA Hawks sit atop the NBL 2024/25 ladder in a Christmas miracle for fans, surpassing two of the biggest and most successful teams of late, Melbourne United and their state-based rivals, Sydney Kings. The Hawks have been on a tear this season with a point to prove, moving up to 12 wins from 17 games […]
