Tassie stuns Perth to book NBL championship series with United
The JackJumpers have gone into Perth and stunned the Wildcats, setting up an NBL championship series with favourites Melbourne United, who held off a game Illawarra.
The JackJumpers have gone into Perth and stunned the Wildcats, setting up an NBL championship series with favourites Melbourne United, who held off a game Illawarra.
Star Illawarra import Gary Clark has fallen in love with Australia and wants to come back to the NBL next season, but there’s no guarantee it will be via the Hawks.
Melbourne United have been the NBL’s benchmark, but there is one weakness which has hampered them against the Illawarra Hawks in their semi-final series, and throughout the season, writes MATT LOGUE.
Basketball: The Jack Jumpers have kept their season alive with a home win to force a game three against the Wildcats.
Marcus Lee was in attendance, but he could only watch on, as his JackJumpers lifted to defeat the Perth Wildcats by eight points at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart, keeping the championship dream alive.
Watch the Game Highlights from Tasmania JackJumpers vs. Perth Wildcats, 03/11/2024.
NBL: The Illawarra Hawks have won in overtime to keep their championships hopes alive against Melbourne United.
NBL: Illawarra’s rags-to-riches fairytale remains alive after they conjured a thrilling 113-108 overtime win over Melbourne United.
This NBL final series was expected to be nothing but a formality for Melbourne United after finishing three games clear on top of the ladder. However, the plucky Hawks have forced a third game.
Illawarra Hawks vs. Melbourne United – Game Highlights – Round PlayOff 2 NBL24
As Illawarra surrendered game one of the semi final series despite a 16-point, fourth-quarter lead, social media lit up with claims of bias towards Melbourne Utd. Hawks star Gary Clark says otherwise.
NBL: Perth Wildcats have made the perfect start at home against the Jackjumpers in Game One of their playoff series.
While Wildcats key playmaker Bryce Cotton wasn’t firing on Friday night, Keanu Pinder did to help Perth claim the first of the three in the NBL semi-final series.
NBL: Melbourne staged a late fight back at John Cain Arena to take down the Hawks in Game One of their series.
NBL superstar Bryce Cotton is a four-time NBL MVP, but his past two wins hold special significance. MICHAEL RANDALL takes us behind the tragedy which has driven him to be the best.
Illawarra Hawks blew a double-digit fourth-quarter lead as championship favourites Melbourne United stormed home to clinch the semi final series opener.
Fifteen months after Isaac Humphries revealed he was gay, the self-proclaimed “Mr Adelaide” has reflected on the moment that set him on the path to peace and happiness in life and basketball.
Melbourne United finished the regular season on top of the table and collected six individual honours at the NBL awards night. They know it won’t mean a thing if they don’t get the job done from here.
NBL: The Illawarra Hawks’ rags-to-riches NBL campaign will stretch into the Play-offs after a dramatic 88-85 Play-in defeat of the New Zealand….
Watch the Game Highlights from Illawarra Hawks vs. New Zealand Breakers.
The Sydney Kings have got their man – with legendary coach Brian Goorjian returning to the team he turned into a powerhouse.
The calls for Bryce Cotton to be a Boomer keep coming, while NBL legend Andrew Gaze has high praise for a former AFL defender as NBL clubs circle.
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NBL: The Sydney Kings have sacked coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah only two days after his first season ended with an early exit from the NBL Finals….
The Sydney Kings have officially sacked coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah. MATT LOGUE and MICHAEL RANDALL take you inside the fractured mess that led to the big call.
Perth Wildcats vs. New Zealand Breakers – Game Highlights – Round 18, NBL24
NBL: The Adelaide 36ers hopes of a miracle finals appearance have been crushed after 23 point loss to JackJumpers in Tasmania.
The JackJumpers have won back-to-back games for the first time since early December, and in the process poured cold water on the Adelaide 36ers’ hot run of form.
Tasmania JackJumpers vs. Adelaide 36ers – Game Highlights – Round 18 NBL24
NBL: Melbourne United has completed a satisfying season sweep over cross-town rivals South East Melbourne Phoenix for the first time.
Perth’s loyal fanbase is mounting a case for Tai Webster’s to be named NBL24’s Most Improved Player — but they’ve got the wrong Wildcats, Michael Randall and Matt Logue write.
Melbourne United vs. South East Melbourne Phoenix – Game Highlights – Round 18 NBL24
Illawarra Hawks vs. Brisbane Bullets – Game Highlights – Round 18 NBL24
NBL: Adelaide’s stunning late-season rejuvenation under interim coach Scott Ninnis has them within touching distance of the NBL top six after…
NBL: Tasmania have bolstered their NBL finals prospects and placed a severe dent in Cairns’ aspirations with a 94-86 victory.
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With his revived NBL finals hopes going on the line, Adelaide star Dejan Vasiljevic has taken the opportunity to heap more pain on the NBA franchise already very much down in the dumps.
DJ Vasiljevic joins us to share his pitch for Paris and his new 36ers deal. Goorj and Goulding share an NBL record, NBA scoring goes crazy and…
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Brad links up with the Hello Sport guys for a chat and a challenge: to recreate the former Aussie keeper’s greatest catch.
The potential for a Japanese team to join the NBL in the coming years has become a reality after a new international partnership was signed. Follow all your basketball news in Crosscourt.
Australia’s greatest-ever coach will consider a pitch from the Adelaide 36ers to put him in the hot seat of the NBL franchise after the Paris Olympics.
Aussie basketballer Aron Baynes has found himself in hot water again after a big hit that infuriated a rival team and sparked controversy.
NBL: The Sydney Kings have beaten NBL ladder-leaders melbourne united to stay within reach of a finals position.
NBL: The Illawarra Hawks have flown into sixth spot after a nail biting finish to their win over the New Zealand Breakers in Wollongong.
Melbourne United have spent the last month on the road, but have come away with seven wins. They were brought back to earth by the Sydeny Kings on Sunday.
Sydney Kings vs. Melbourne United – Game Highlights – Round 17 NBL2
Illawarra Hawks vs. New Zealand Breakers – Game Highlights – Round 17 NBL24
NBL: There is still hope for an Adelaide 36ers finals birth as Dejan Vasiljevic leads his team to Cains Taipans thrashing with a game-high 28…
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