United smash Phoenix in NBL derby
Melbourne United blitzed South East Melbourne after halftime to claim their fourth Throwdown derby in a row.
Melbourne United blitzed South East Melbourne after halftime to claim their fourth Throwdown derby in a row.
Tasmania have gone to Western Australia and taken the spoils as they handed Perth their fifth straight loss in the NBL.
Robert Franks and Daniel Johnson stepped up in the absence of Craig Randall II to lead Adelaide to a 96-80 victory at Illawarra Hawks.
Melbourne United have proved too strong for Perth as the out-of-form Wildcats dropped their fourth game on the trot, going down on the road 94-77.
Melbourne United needed two periods of overtime to grind out a tough NBL road victory against the slumping Illawarra Hawks.
Birthday boy Kouat Noi drilled a three-pointer at the death as Sydney Kings won their NBL thriller with Cairns Taipans 106-103.
Ben Simmons' Brooklyn Nets have been exposed defensively in a 125-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers that sealed their worst start to an NBA season since 2015.
Melbourne United are hopeful of having Shea Ili and Lachie Barker back in action as they look to find their hard edge and end a three-game NBL losing streak.
For the second time in four days Brisbane have made light work of Illawarra, who are wallowing at the bottom of the NBL ladder and in a world of hurt.
Matisse Thybulle has fallen down the pecking order at struggling Philadelphia, while Ben Simmons was taunted in a Nets loss and Jack White made his NBA debut.
Another tough showing from Jock Landale has sparked Phoenix into form and established the Australian as the title-chasing Suns' back-up centre.
Aron Baynes was too big and too strong for Illawarra, producing his finest performance as an NBL player to end Brisbane's run of outs in an 82-56 win.
Led by their three imports, the Adelaide 36ers have defeated the Sydney Kings in Friday night's battle of two NBL heavyweights at Qudos Bank Arena.
Mitch Creek scored 31 points as South East Melbourne Phoenix came from behind to defeat Brisbane Bullets.
New Zealand have overcome the equal-lowest opening quarter score in NBL history to beat Cairns on their home floor, 68-64.
The Sydney Kings have kept their NBL-record road winning streak alive with victory over Melbourne United.
A powerful display away from home has taken South East Melbourne to a 22-point win over the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL.
Cairns Taipans have fought back from 14 points down to seal a thrilling comeback win over Melbourne United and move second on the NBL ladder.
Ben Simmons was bullied by Zion Williamson in the Australian's NBA debut for Brooklyn which ended in an early shower and a heavy Nets loss.
Ben Simmons' NBA return remains the hot topic for a team not short on storylines as Brooklyn prepare for their season opener against New Orleans.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have continued their recent hot NBL form with a gritty 74-64 win over Melbourne United.
The Sydney Kings have make it 15 straight wins away from home after overcoming a slow start to ease past Brisbane Bullets 102-85 in the NBL.
A spirited Cairns Taipans have handed reigning champions the Sydney Kings their first loss of the NBL season, winning 83-78.
Melbourne United have rallied away from home to snap Perth's undefeated start to the NBL season with a 84-81 win at RAC Arena.
Josh Magette recaptured form with a perimeter onslaught that ensured the Tasmania JackJumpers made light work of the Adelaide 36ers in the NBL on Thursday.
The Perth Wildcats have maintained their unbeaten NBL start with a club record for three-pointers during an away game in a 105-76 win over the Cairns Taipans.
Cairns have opened their NBL season with two road victories after completing a comeback 85-76 win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Perth Wildcats have improved to 2-0 after Luke Travers came up big in the clutch to help knock off Illawarra Hawks.
Tasmania JackJumpers have come from behind to beat the Brisbane Bullets 90-86 in overtime, registering the first win of their NBL campaign after four matches.
A fourth-quarter masterclass from Derrick Walton Jr. has spurred the Sydney Kings to a 100-90 win over the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Bank Arena.
Josh Giddey's Oklahoma City have put the clamps on touring NBL outfit Adelaide 36ers to end any hopes of claiming another NBA scalp in pre-season action.