Sixers’ finals fate in their own hands
ADELAIDE’s 87-81 win over the reigning NBL champion Breakers in New Zealand has firmly placed its chances of a third straight finals appearance in its own hands.
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Coach’s blunt criticism of Kings’ star
SYDNEY Kings import guard and Boston Celtics draftee Marcus Thornton has been warned he needs to contribute more than just scoring if he wants to make it in the NBA.
Wildcats go back to their heritage
IT wasn’t often the NBL title-winning Perth Wildcats outfits of 1990 and 1991 went through offensive slumps, but when they did, they’d focus on two things.
NBA Wrap: Delly shines as Cavs extend streak
MATTHEW Dellavedova shines in Cavs’ win, San Antonio extend incredible home streak and fit-again Curry combines beautifully with Andrew Bogut.
Sixers ‘ice cool’ in breaking Kiwis
IT was a steamy, muggy night last night in Auckland but the more the heat intensified, the cooler Adelaide became, holding out NBL champion New Zealand 87-81.
United has tough task to stay top
MELBOURNE United must contend with arguably the NBL’s toughest run home in its quest to hold on to top spot on the ladder.
The true story behind NBA Jam
BUSTING the myths of the hugely popular arcade game that sucked down a full $1 billion in coins in the 1990s.
United cage Hawks to reclaim top spot
MELBOURNE United reclaimed top spot on the NBL ladder with a heart-stopping 97-96 win over Illawarra, which was its third consecutive victory.
NBA Wrap: Cavaliers win fifth straight
THE Cleveland Cavaliers won their fifth straight game, while the Trail Blazers’ star guard didn’t play due to a ‘clerical error’. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
Rangers wary of Lightning press
DANDENONG did not take Lightning lightly when it lost to the WNBL’s eighth-ranked team here last month, but it did lack poise when fatigued — a factor both teams will be aware of going into the rematch.
Sydney Kings sign Aussie seven-footer
THE Sydney Kings have signed Victorian centre Jordan Vandenberg to replace injured big man Julian Khazzouh for the remainder of their NBL season.
Gleeson: ‘We threw the ball away’
PERTH Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson felt turnovers played a huge part in his side’s third loss in a row, 71-61 away to Cairns on Wednesday night.
Blicavs boost ahead of Lightning clash
ADELAIDE Lightning’s chances of repeating their shock 72-70 WNBL home win over Dandenong again tomorrow have taken a sideways jolt with Rangers star Sara Blicavs elevated to the Opals.
Wildcats go down to Cairns Taipans
CAIRNS Taipans kept their faint playoff hopes alive on Wednesday night, upstaging the highly fancied Perth Wildcats 71-61 at Cairns Convention Centre.
LeBron concerned for fellow Cleveland star
LEBRON James’ concern over one of his Cleveland co-stars is starting to grow.
Should the Lakers really be doing this?
THE Kobe Bryant NBA farewell tour is in full swing. Yet the GM of the LA Lakers has just made a blunt admission that puts it in a whole new light.
NBA Wrap: Mavs’ double overtime buzzer beater
NBA WRAP: A Deron Williams slice of magic has helped the Dallas Mavericks beat Sacramento in a double overtime classic.
United ready to slay Illawarra monster
SLAYING Illawarra’s “three-headed scoring monster” will be crucial if Melbourne United is to record its third consecutive NBL win.
How Kobe almost didn’t become a Laker
KOBE Bryant was close to not joining the famed Los Angeles Lakers, and it all came down to the actions of one man.
Big Melbourne crowds forced into Cage
THEY’VE been attracting bumper crowds all season, but Melbourne United will be forced into a smaller building due to the Australian Open.
NBA players’ dads complain about team
THE Philadelphia 76ers’ season just went from bad to worse, with the players’ dads complaining on behalf of their sons.
Opal Ebzery hoping Flames shine bright
OPAL Katie-Rae Ebzery has warned the Sydney Uni Flames must produce their best basketball of the season to topple Perth Lynx on Thursday – but she is also confident they can produce it.
Celtics could play game at Fenway Park
COULD the Boston Celtics lace ‘em up at Fenway Park? The team president is already in talks to make it happen.
Time off presents 36ers with new challenges
IT has been one of the biggest challenges of Joey Wright’s coaching career and until Friday’s NBL road game to New Zealand, he won’t know if he’s succeeded.
Lakers’ awkward decision on Kobe farewell
KOBE Bryant will get the ultimate honour after ending his iconic Lakers NBA career – yet there’s a difficult call to make that may get an unusual solution.
Jimmy Butler eclipses MJ’s scoring record
JIMMY Butler has broken a longstanding Chicago Bulls scoring record that was previously held by Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.
NBA Wrap: Butler leads Bulls comeback effort
JIMMY Butler scored 40 points in the second half alone to lead the Bulls to victory, and the Lakers won their third straight game. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
NBA rookie’s dad heckles coach
JAHLIL Okafor’s rookie season just keeps getting weirder, with the star rookie’s dad reportedly heckling 76ers head coach Brett Brown from the sidelines.
NBA Wrap: Draymond Green stars for Warriors
DRAYMOND Green was the star of the night in a Warriors win, and the Kings defeat the Suns in a high scoring affair. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
NBA: Nuggets star stretchered off court
DENVER Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried was taken off the court on a stretcher with a neck brace on Saturday night after his team’s loss to the Warriors.
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