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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 05: Dante Exum #11 of the Utah Jazz reacts to his foul during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 5, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Dante fires in losing battle

Utah were knocked out of the NBA playoffs by Golden State despite Dante Exum playing his best game of the post-season.

SAN ANTONIO,TX - APRIL 25 : Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after a three against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 25, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ronald Cortes/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Rockets blast past Spurs

The James Harden-led Houston demolished Patty Mills’ Spurs in game one of their NBA Western Conference semi-final series.

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Liz Cambage and Bulleen Boomers press conference at the Deakin University Student Central Hub in Burwood. Picture: Steve Tanner

Cambage back to the Boomers

Superstar Opals centre Liz Cambage will play in the WNBL for the first time in five years.

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FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2016 file photo, International Olympic Committee Vice President John Coates speaks during a joint press conference of the IOC coordination commission in Tokyo. Coates will have his leadership of Australia's Olympic movement challenged for the first time in decades after 1996 field hockey gold medalist Danni Roche got backing to run against him in May elections. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

AOC’s war on Boomers, Opals

While fans were cheering Boomers and Opals at the Olympics, the AOC was working to strike the names from the record.

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CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 06: Andrew Bogut #6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after getting hurt in the first half while playing the Miami Heat at Quicken Loans Arena on March 6, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Loud crack as Bogut snaps leg

After just 58 seconds on the court against the Miami Heat, the Australian centre fractured his left leg, an injury likely to end his season.

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Bogut gone in 58 seconds

Andrew Bogut’s debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers ended disastrously, breaking his leg after just 58 seconds on court.

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Bogut breaks leg on Cavs debut

Australian centre Andrew Bogut sustained a leg injury less than a minute into his Cleveland Cavaliers debut.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats drives to the basket during game three of the NBL Grand Final series between the Perth Wildcats and the Illawarra Hawks at Perth Arena on March 5, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Wildcats claim eighth title

The Perth Wildcats secured their eighth NBL title, with star import Bryce Cotton draining 45 points in the win over Illawarra.

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Bogut to team up with LeBron

Australian centre Andrew Bogut has signed a free agent contract with the defending champion Cleveland Cavalier.

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DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 11: Enes Kanter #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Andrew Bogut #6 of the Dallas Mavericks battle during a preseason game at American Airlines Center on October 11, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Bogut tipped to land at the Cavs

Andrew Bogut has been waived by the Philadelphia 76ers, just days after he was acquired by the team in an NBA trade.

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Mavs trade Bogut to Philadelphia

Boomers centre Andrew Bogut has been traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Philadelphia 76ers.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Trevor Gleeson head coach of the Perth Wildcats looks on during the round 17 NBL match between the Perth Wildcats and Melbourne United at Perth Arena on January 28, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Hawks hard but fair: Gleeson

Perth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson has dismissed suggestions the Illawarra Hawks are a dirty side, saying they play hard but fair basketball.

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Hawks into decider

The Illawarra Hawks have survived a late scare to book their first NBL grand final in seven years.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates with the 2017 NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy after the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Davis sets All Star record

Move over, Wilt. After 55 years, one of your records is no more. Anthony Davis took care of that in the NBA All-Star game.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Casey Prather of the Wildcats works to the basket against Cameron Gliddon of the Taipans during the game two NBL Semi Final match between the Perth Wildcats and Cairns Taipans at Perth Arena on February 20, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Wildcats chance to defend title

The Perth Wildcats have won through to the grand final with a 74-66 victory over the Cairns Taipans at the Perth Arena.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) Majok Deng and Sam Johns of the Adelaide 36ers react during the game one NBL Semi Final between Adelaide and Illawarra at Titanium Security Arena on February 16, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

36ers take first blood in semis

The Adelaide 36ers are within touching distance of the NBL grand final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Casey Prather of the Wildcats drives to the basket during the round 19 NBL match between Melbourne United and the Perth Wildcats at Hisense Arena on February 12, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Wildcats clinch a thriller

The Perth Wildcats will feature in the NBL finals series for the 31st straight year.

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Taipans Tony Mitchell sends home more points for his team in the Cairns Taipans defeat over Perth Wildcats at the Cairns Convention Centre. PICTURE: JUSTIN BRIERTY

Taipans strike to keep season alive

The Cairns Taipans have kept their delicate playoffs dance alive for another week after a comeback win.

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Sydney Kings Greg Whittington dunks a basket during the Sydney Kings v New Zealand NBL game at Qudos Bank Arena, Homebush. Picture: Brett Costello

Kings get back in the title hunt

Sydney Kings are firmly back in the playoff picture after a comprehensive 84-57 trouncing of the New Zealand Breakers.

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