Wildcats pounce on Cotton’s absence to down 36ers
The Adelaide 36ers kept fighting without their superstar Bryce Cotton, but the Perth Wildcats got the win they needed to secure NBL fourth position.
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Rocci braces for ‘war’ in win-and-in semi-final clash
Opal Maddy Rocci believes Southside Melbourne can upset Townsville to make the WNBL grand final, while Alicia Froling discusses how she found a new gear.
It will bond us for life: Breakers rake in $300,000
NZ guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright scored 29 points in the second half to lift his team to an upset victory over Adelaide in the Ignite Cup decider.
Fire down Flyers in thriller to make WNBL grand final
The Townsville Fire have overcome an almighty scare to make a second consecutive WNBL grand final with a 10-point win over the Southside Melbourne Flyers.
‘X Factor’: Seebohm backs substitute for grand final
Townsville Fire coach Shannon Seebohm believes Lucy Olsen could be the defining player in the WNBL grand final as his side prepares to face the Perth Lynx.
Cotton legend grows with sixth NBL MVP crown
Adelaide superstar Bryce Cotton has won the Andrew Gaze Trophy as the NBL's MVP for a sixth time, edging out Sydney rival Kendric Davis for the coveted award.
Perth book grand final berth with tense semi-final win
The Perth Lynx have made the WNBL grand final for the third time in five years after Han Xu powered them to a semi-final victory against the Bendigo Spirit.
Flyers square WNBL semi-final series after dousing Fire
Humiliated in Game 1, the Southside Flyers engineered a 48-point turnaround to trounce hot-favourites Townsville Fire by 20 in Game 2 to force a decider.
‘Keep your mouth shut’: WNBL captain answers critics
Southside's matchwinners Cayla George and Maddy Rocci have called out the doubters after the Flyers shocked the top-ranked Townsville Fire.
Breakers end NBL campaign by trouncing Taipans
Sam Mennenga has made a spectacular return from injury as the New Zealand Breakers tuned up for the Ignite Cup final with a 31-point demolition of Cairns.
Wildcats pour heat on Kings’ MVP candidate Davis
Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie believes he has the right weapon to blunt Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis in their blockbuster NBL clash.
How the Fire fought back to maintain their title-charge
Townsville's Abbey Ellis has explained how the loss of star defender Lauren Cox threatened to derail their WNBL title campaign and how they fought back.
Fresh injury sidelines United star ahead of NBL finals
Shea Ili has managed just 10 NBL appearances this season amid a series of injury setbacks, and he has been sidelined again in the lead-up to the finals.
‘MVP race is over’: Cotton-led Sixers comeback sinks NZ
Adelaide pulled off a remarkable NBL comeback against New Zealand behind a 42-point haul from five-time league MVP Bryce Cotton.
Unshackled Hawks deliver title blow to United
Defending champions Illawarra, already guaranteed to miss the post-season, have made Melbourne's task to win an NBL title mightily tougher.
Davis leads Kings past Wildcats for 10th-straight win
Kendric Davis had 30 points and 10 assists in 32 minutes as Sydney cruised past fellow NBL title contenders Perth for a 10th-straight win.
Grand final return looms as Fire blaze through Flyers
Townsville Fire's stars have dazzled to steer the minor champions to a semi-final victory in game one of their series against the Southside Melbourne Flyers.
‘It’s not over’: Kings star’s clinic spices up MVP race
A day after Bryce Cotton's coach declared the NBL's MVP race over, Sydney star Kendric Davis issued a reminder that forced his legendary coach to weigh in.
Timms wary of Bendigo Spirit, Flyers in WNBL finals
Australian basketball legend Michele Timms believes both of the WNBL's semi-final clashes could go to a game three ahead of Saturday's matches.
United splutter past Taipans to put heat on Perth
Milton Doyle took over a spluttering Melbourne United offence in a tense defeat of Cairns that kept them in reach of fourth to begin the penultimate NBL round.
‘Overwhelmed’: Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong
Bendigo Spirit's Isobel Borlase has become one of the youngest players to win the WNBL's MVP award, beating out Anneli Maley and Courtney Woods for the honour.
Flyers overcome Lightning scare to claim victory
Steph Talbot's efforts haven't been enough for Adelaide to win their final game of the season, the Lightning going down to the Southside Melbourne Flyers.
NBL legend under fire as Kings claim statement win
Sydney moved into second spot on the NBL ladder as MVP candidate Kendric Davis starred in an incident-packed win over South East Melbourne.
Bullets handed wooden spoon by NBL rivals Cairns
Brisbane will finish last on the NBL ladder after suffering a home defeat to rivals Cairns in the "Sunshine Stoush''.
WNBL finals set as Fire extinguish Griffin-less Spirit
The Townsville Fire have secured the WNBL's minor championship, beating the Bendigo Spirit in a grand final rematch in the last game before the finals.
Nothing silly with Ili in United’s title push
Shea Ili is back from injury but will remain on restricted minutes as Melbourne United build up their star defensive guard for an NBL title push.
Phoenix go top, crush Breakers’ finals hopes
The depleted Breakers fired their shots early before the Phoenix responded to win by 31, surge into first place and all but end the Breakers' finals tilt.
‘Perfect storm’ as 36ers stumble, Hawks’ defence alive
Adelaide have fallen from top spot on the NBL ladder while defending champions Illawarra have kept their season alive with a 100-99 victory.
NBA brother’s advice inspires WNBL star McConnell
Bendigo's Meg McConnell is taking her NBA brother's advice as the WNBL finals approach while Adelaide's Tayla Brazel wants to avoid the wooden spoon.
Landale scores game-high 26 in stunning Hawks debut
Australian centre Jock Landale set aside a whirlwind couple of days when he was traded twice, leading Atlanta to a win over Utah in the NBA.
Marshall lights up as JackJumpers eye NBL finals
Tasmania thrashed Brisbane to put one foot in the door of the NBL play-in tournament as Nick Marshall cut loose in a career-best performance.