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Game 3 takeaways: Kendric's masterclass, Bryce worn down as officiating in the spotlight
Kendric Davis produced an historic performance in front of the largest crowd the league has ever seen, but Adelaide's coach has slammed the officiating.
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TOP HEADLINES
'Extraodinary' Cotton game-winner sets NBL Championship Series alight
The Adelaide 36ers bounced back in the very best way, and breathed life into this NBL Championship Series. For the Sydney Kings, it's an opportunity missed.
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36ers steal Game 2 in the dying seconds
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Sydney Kings' perfect storm; strategy executed to perfection on both ends
For the Sydney Kings, it was a perfect storm; strategy on both ends executed to perfection. Unfortunately for the 36ers, it turned into a disconcerting night at the office.
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How the 36ers advanced to the NBL Championship Series
From another Cotton masterclass, a strategic lineup tweak, and the impact from their dominant bigs, here's how the 36ers overcame a feisty Phoenix to advance to the big dance.
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Adelaide 36ers storm into NBL26 finals with dominant home win
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WCQ Takeaways: Flawless campaign has Opals looking good ahead of FIBA World Cup
NBL FINALS LIVE ON DISNEY+
Phoenix tie semifinal series with Game 2 win
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AUSTRALIA 81 - 71 JAPAN
Whitcomb leads Opals to a comeback win over Japan
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FIBA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP QUALIFIYING
Opals impress over Argentina in Istanbul
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Three takeaways from Team USA's win, Caitlin Clark's debut
Six players, including Clark, made their debuts for the U.S. national team. How did they look in USA's win?
Big questions going into NBL finals: Can Perth challenge dominant Kings? Is a rested Cotton key for Adelaide?
Cotton's 42 helps 36ers to series lead over Phoenix
The great Bryce Cotton poured in 42 points to put the Adelaide 36ers within one win of their first NBL grand final since 2018 with a 104-97 victory over South East Melbourne Phoenix.
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OPALS AT WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
More pace and space: Brondello's goals for Opals' World Cup qualifiers
The Opals play five games in a week as part of qualifying for September's FIBA World Cup in Germany, and coach Sandy Brondello is taking the opportunity to tweak her lineup and trial some fresh tactics.
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FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Boomers too strong for Philippines in FIBA World Cup clash in Manila
The Boomers returned to Manila for the first time since 2018 and secured a comfortable win over the Philippines in their FIBA World Cup Qualifier.
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Elijah Pepper drops 28 as Boomers hand Gilas 93-66 defeat
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Return to Philippines: Time heals brawl wounds
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Bryce Cotton wins sixth Andrew Gaze MVP Award
Bryce Cotton continues to etch his name into NBL folklore, adding yet another Most Valuable Player award to his ever-growing trophy cabinet.
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NBL
Wildcats finish top four with win vs. 36ers
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Kings dominate Bullets to cement top position
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NBL
NBL Ignite Cup final: Everything you need to know
A season's worth of Wednesday night NBL action has finally led up to this moment: the final of the inaugural Ignite Cup.
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Cotton, Davis to battle for NBL MVP honours
As we enter the final round of the regular season, eyes are already turning toward the upcoming Andrew Gaze MVP Awards Night and who will take home the MVP title.
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ROUND 22
Illawarra Hawks finish season on a high
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Hawks end NBL title defence with big win over Tassie
Tyler Harvey, Quentin Peterson and JaVale McGee all starred as defending champions Illawarra Hawks signed off on their NBL season with a romping 103-70 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.
ROUND 21
NBL
36ers come from behind to steal win over Breakers
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Phoenix bounce back with win over JackJumpers
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NBL
Wildcats defend home court as eyes turn to Kings
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Sydney Kings make it nine wins in a row
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SUNDAY'S GAMES
'F--- you': Coach mics capture Goorjian's explitive tirade at rival player
A battle between the two best teams in the NBL was predictably physical and saw a legendary head coach throw multiple expletives at an opposing player, with the war of words continuing post-game.
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NBL
36ers defeat United in huge road win
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Breakers end Hawks' season in late season upset
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NBL
Wildcats hold off Taipans at home
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Record-breaking Tassie crush Bullets in must-win clash
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Top Headlines
- Cotton heroics seal fiery NBL grand final Game 2
- Rakocevic agrees to extension with 36ers
- Davis-Cotton feud set to erupt in NBL Finals
- 5-0: Opals beat Canada for perfect FIBA run
- WNBA CBA talks hold up Brondello's Tempo build
- Opals dig deep for gritty comeback win over Japan
- Weaver to Bullets, eyes return to 'glory days'
- Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers
- NBL makes call on under-fire MVP voting process
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