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United move within one win from the NBL title
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Melbourne United edge towards NBL title
Hot favourites Melbourne United have moved closer to the NBL title after a hard-fought 83-74 victory over an injury-ravaged Perth Wildcats in game two of the grand final series
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NBL
GRAND FINAL
Who wins when you pit a superteam vs. a super team?
Ahead of this year's highly-anticipated NBL Grand Final series between Melbourne United and the Perth Wildcats, Olgun Uluc speaks to both coaches to get a gauge on where the matchup will be won.
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Landale proves he's the key to United's success
There's being in the zone, and then there's whatever Jock Landale experienced during Tuesday evening's do-or-die semifinal game, where he proved he is United most valuable piece heading into the Grand Finals.
"Through hell or high water": Team-first Hopson's sacrifices for NBL championship
Melbourne United import Scotty Hopson enters the NBL 21 Grand Final series in red hot form, averaging 16.7 points in just 20 minutes per game off the bench in the 2-1 semifinal win over South East Melbourne.
NBL FINALS
PHOENIX VS. UNITED
Phoenix storm home to keep series alive
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Phoenix down United, level NBL semi series
South East Melbourne Phoenix have turned the tables on NBL championship favourites Melbourne United by powering home for a 90-79 victory in game two of their semi-final series.
NBL
HAWKS VS. WILDCATS
Wildcats force Game 3 over Hawks
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Wildcats level Hawks NBL finals series
The Perth Wildcats have kept their hopes of a third straight NBL championship alive with a stunning second-half performance to defeat the Illawarra Hawks 79-71.
NBL FINALS
UNITED VS. PHOENIX
Melbourne United crush Phoenix in NBL semi
Melbourne United have demonstrated why they're title favourites with a crushing 96-78 victory over South East Melbourne Phoenix in the opening match of their NBL semi-final series.
NBL FINALS
WILDCATS VS. HAWKS
Hawks stun Wildcats in opener
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Hawks win leaves Wildcats on NBL brink
Illawarra Hawks have launched the NBL finals series with a gritty 74-72 victory over bogey opponent Perth Wildcats at RAC Arena to put the two-time defending champions on the brink of elimination.
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Why each team can and can't win the 2021 NBL title
NBL
UNITED VS. 36ERS
Ladder leaders United continue winning ways
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Ladder-leading United ready for NBL finals run
Minor premiers Melbourne United have rounded out their preparations for the NBL finals series with a comfortable 102-80 victory over the slumping Adelaide 36ers.
The NBL coaching carousel is in full swing
NBL
How an NBL 'pit stop' became a perfect match for Cotton, Wildcats
Bryce Cotton didn't think his time with the Perth Wildcats would last very long. But four years on he has already carved out one of the most successful NBL careers on record and now won't let injury halt his progress.
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NBL
ROUND 21
Bullets keep season alive with tight win
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NBL
HAWKS VS. WILDCATS
Hawks beat Wildcats to fly into NBL finals
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Hawks edge Wildcats to clinch NBL playoffs spot
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NBL
WILDCATS VS. KINGS
Wildcats topple Kings again
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Wildcats win again without MVP Cotton
Perth Wildcats have continued to overcome the absence of NBL MVP Bryce Cotton with an 81-67 statement victory against Sydney Kings at RAC Arena.
NBL
TAIPANS VS. BULLETS
Bullets keep finals hopes alive
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Desperate Bullets outgun Taipans in NBL
A desperate Brisbane Bullets have survived an NBL shootout by outgunning dead-last Cairns Taipans 101-96 to keep their slim finals hopes alive.
NBL
BULLETS VS. UNITED
United all but end Bullets' season
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United close in on NBL minor premiership
Boomers sharpshooter Chris Goulding has helped Melbourne United remain on track to claim the NBL minor premiership by inspiring a 99-88 win over Brisbane Bullets at Nissan Arena.
NBL
ROUND 19
Phoenix make NBL statement
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NBL
WILDCATS VS. TAIPANS
Gleeson marks 450 NBL games with Perth win
Perth Wildcats have shrugged off weariness to deliver a comfortable 100-79 victory over Cairns Taipans and stay in the hunt for the NBL minor premiership.
NBL
BREAKERS VS. KINGS
Breakers hold off Kings, return home in style
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New Zealand Breakers dethrone Kings in NBL
A Finn Delany-inspired New Zealand Breakers have made a dent in the Sydney Kings' NBL finals hopes after their first home game in 15 months delivered an 89-81 victory.
NBL
BULLETS VS. WILDCATS
Bullets edge Wildcats to keep their finals race alive
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Bullets upset Perth in NBL comeback win
Brisbane have completed their biggest comeback under coach Andrej Lemanis, upsetting Perth 91-88 to keep their NBL finals hopes alive.
NBA DRAFT
JULY 29
Breaking down film with NBA draft prospect Josh Giddey
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NBL
HAWKS VS UNITED
United consolidate top spot with 15-point win over Hawks
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Goulding catches fire as United rout Hawks
A 25-point first-half explosion from Chris Goulding was all Melbourne United needed to hand the Illawarra Hawks a 102-87 smackdown in Wollongong.
AUSTRALIA
NBA
NBA bound? Australia's top U20 prospects
ESPN takes a look at some of the top performers from the recent Nationals tournaments, with a sharp focus on the prospects who project to have the biggest upside.
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NBL
TAIPANS VS. WILDCATS
Perth beat Cairns to book NBL finals berth
Defending champions Perth Wildcats have locked in a finals berth for a staggering 35th straight NBL season, keeping their minor premiership hopes alive with an 89-78 win over Cairns Taipans.
NBL
Giddey released from 36ers' playing roster
Josh Giddey's time in the NBL has come to an end, with the Adelaide 36ers, Giddey's management, and the league shutting down the 18-year-old in order to allow him to prepare for the 2021 NBA Draft.
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NBL
PHOENIX VS. TAIPANS
Phoenix thrash Taipans in Melbourne
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Phoenix destroy Taipans in NBL thrashing
South East Melbourne Phoenix have maintained their hold on third spot on the NBL ladder after cruising to a comprehensive 106-77 victory over Cairns Taipans.
NBL
ROUND 18
Melbourne spoil Magnay's Wildcats debut
Slick Melbourne United have spoiled the Perth Wildcats debut of boom recruit Will Magnay with a 99-91 statement victory to gain a stranglehold of the NBL's top position.
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Bullets down Kings to keep finals hopes alive
There is no place like home for Brisbane who celebrated their long-awaited Nissan Arena return with a 93-70 NBL thumping of THE Sydney Kings that kept their bold finals plans on track.
Bullets keep finals hopes alive with thumping win
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NBL
PHOENIX VS. BREAKERS
Sykes sinks Breakers
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Phoenix edge gallant Breakers in NBL
South East Melbourne Phoenix have given their NBL semi-final chances a major boost after recording a vital 91-82 victory over the New Zealand Breakers.
NBL
TUESDAY NIGHT'S ACTION
Hawks get crucial win vs. 36ers
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Harvey stars in Hawks NBL win over 36ers
A clutch three-point dagger from Illawarra star Tyler Harvey has delivered the Hawks a tense 71-66 victory over the Adelaide 36ers in Wollongong.
Why Magnay chose Wildcats after stint with NBA's Pelicans
NBL
WILDCATS VS. UNITED
Wildcats end United win streak
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Wildcats end United's winning run in NBL
Perth Wildcats have brought Melbourne United's 11-match unbeaten run to a crashing halt with an 82-69 victory that breathes life into the race for the NBL minor premiership.
NBL
36ERS VS. TAIPANS
Adelaide 36ers trounce Taipans to keep NBL finals hopes alive
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Adelaide Sixers trounce Taipans in NBL
The Adelaide 36ers have continued their late-season form surge to remain in the finals race after thumping the Cairns Taipans 92-76.
NBL
BREAKERS VS. HAWKS
Harvey stars as Hawks outlast Breakers
The Illawarra Hawks snapped a three-game losing skid and kept their NBL finals hopes alive after grinding past the New Zealand Breakers 75-67 at the Silverdome in Launceston.
Harvey leads Hawks over Breakers
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NBL
UNITED VS. KINGS
United make it 11 straight NBL wins
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United extend NBL streak, sweep past Kings
Melbourne United have extended their record-breaking winning sequence to 11 games after they stormed home to crush the Sydney Kings 103-78.
NBL
PHOENIX VS. BULLETS
Bullets bounce back with big win over Phoenix
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Bullets bounce back to beat Phoenix in NBL
The Brisbane Bullets have revived their hopes of challenging for an NBL semi-final berth after recording a vital 94-82 road win over South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Justinian Jessup credits NBL for making him 'NBA ready'
NBL
BREAKERS VS. 36ERS
Breakers bounce back for important win
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Giddy's first triple-double but 36ers lose
Teen playmaking wizard Josh Giddy has notched the maiden triple-double of his NBL career but it was for nought as his Adelaide 36ers were overwhelmed 93-77 by the NZ Breakers on Monday night.
NBL
WEEKEND ACTION
Phoenix thump Cairns as Gibson celebrates 450 milestone
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Gibson's Phoenix thump Cairns in NBL
South East Melbourne Phoenix have celebrated veteran Adam Gibson's milestone match by getting their top four hopes back on track with an 86-66 NBL thumping of Cairns Taipans.
Gilas Pilipinas coach: Kai Sotto can be next in NBL's history of NBA-worthy big men
Top Headlines
- Key Wildcats OK for NBL Grand Final series
- Perth's Cotton wins third NBL MVP award
- Bogut back at Kings as part of ownership group
- Cotton rules himself out of NBL finals
- Sydney Kings in search of new NBL coach
- Oliver signs contract with Houston Rockets
- Perth Wildcats sign Boomer Will Magnay
- Bullets coach Lemanis calls time on NBL
