Broekhoff finds range to help Phoenix sink Hawks
RYAN Broekhoff has arrived in the National Basketball League (NBL). The NBA talent has been gradually building minutes working into the competition, but it was his impact that spurred the South East Melbourne Phoenix onto a massive win over Illawarra Hawks on the road last night. The Phoenix – looking to bounce back from its […]
2021 NBL Round 12 preview: Rescheduled games force quick changes
THE National Basketball League (NBL) is hotting up heading into Round 12 as the ladder starts to take shape and sides look to keep their season alive with some much needed wins. With a snap lockdown in Queensland the NBL has been forced to make some fixture adjustments with the match between the Brisbane Bullets […]
Harvey’s huge half sets up big Hawks win
IN only their second home game of the season, the Illawarra Hawks blew away the Brisbane Bullets 96-72 to take third place on the ladder with only three games left in season 2021. A huge first half from American import Tyler Harvey was instrumental in driving the Hawks to their 10th win of the season. […]
Perth produces 11 -point win over fellow top four side Illawarra
PERTH Wildcats continued their winning streak posting an 11-point National Basketball League (NBL) win over Illawarra Hawks last night (81-70). It was a case of history once again repeating itself with the Hawks boasting an unflattering record of 32 losses out of a possible 33 against the Wildcatds, and this game was no different despite […]
2021 NBL Round 11 preview: Ladder-defining clashes shape weekend of action
A SMALLER but action-packed Round 11 action in the National Basketball League (NBL) has plenty of ramifications for the ladder heading into the back-end of the season. ADELAIDE 36ERS: vs. Cairns Taipans @ Cairns Pop Up Arena, Sunday The 36ers have the solitary game up against the Taipans on Sunday, and will be desperate for […]
2021 NBL Stats: Round 10
HEADING into Round 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL) Draft Central takes a look at some of the top performers so far. It is no surprise that a number of Perth Wildcats feature highly in the key statistical areas given their stranglehold over the competition at the moment while Melbourne United’s shared approach sees […]
United snaps losing streak with 10-point triumph over Hawks
MELBOURNE United are back on the winners list after breaking a four-game losing streak to conclude the National Basketball League (NBL) Cup, defeating Illawarra Hawks by 10 points yesterday afternoon. Whilst they could not seem to muster a win over the past couple of weeks, United ironically were back at John Cain Arena for the […]
NBL21 – Round 10 preview: Melbourne United search for first win in three games
ROUND 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL) commences on Friday night as Melbourne United search for their first win in three games and Perth look to steal top spot. The excitement does not stop there as New Zealand Breakers and Brisbane Bullets go head-to-head after the exit of Lamar Patterson. Sydney Kings vs. Melbourne […]
Hawks reaffirm notion as title contender, overcome United by eight
MELBOURNE United’s lead at the top of the NBL standings has become ever more precarious, after being handed their third-straight defeat during what has been a thoroughly disappointing NBL Cup stint. Their most recent downfall came at the hands of the title-contending Illawarra Hawks, who held United to a nine-point fourth quarter as they left […]
Hawks return to best after rampant third quarter
CROSS-STATE NBL rivals Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings did battle in an entertaining first half, but a dominant third quarter from the Hawks gave them a healthy 89-69 win showing glimpses of their early season form. Sydney was kept to their lowest season score in what was the one hundredth meeting between these two sides […]