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Luke Paul’s Perth return gives depleted Taipans a new rotation testNBL
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Luke Paul’s Perth return gives depleted Taipans a new rotation test

Luke Paul heads back to Perth after scoring 12 points in his first professional start. With Jaylin Galloway sidelined, Cairns need the young guard to help steady a rotation facing a desperate Wildcats side.

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Wizards face Thunder defensive test after 132 points still weren’t enough in Atlanta
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Wizards face Thunder defensive test after 132 points still weren’t enough in Atlanta

Washington scored 132 in Atlanta and still lost. Now the Wizards visit a Thunder side fresh from holding Memphis to 97, making possession control the central test of a demanding back-to-back.

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Knicks return to Cleveland with a familiar challenge for Mitchell and the Cavs
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Knicks return to Cleveland with a familiar challenge for Mitchell and the Cavs

Cleveland hosts the defending champion Knicks on the second night of a back-to-back after beating Philadelphia. The Eastern Conference finals rematch puts Donovan Mitchell’s playmaking and the Cavaliers’ defensive discipline under scrutiny.

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Glover reaches 200 games with a bigger job to do against his old Kings
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Glover reaches 200 games with a bigger job to do against his old Kings

Angus Glover returns to Sydney for his 200th NBL appearance, with nine double-figure scoring games in ten outings giving South East Melbourne a dependable rotation weapon.

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Anthony and Oduro overwhelm Bullets as United make it four straight
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Anthony and Oduro overwhelm Bullets as United make it four straight

Cole Anthony scored 32 points and Josh Oduro added 28 and 14 rebounds as Melbourne United crushed Brisbane 120–92, finishing with a 37–19 fourth quarter.

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Timberwolves close with 38-point quarter to beat Pelicans and stay unbeaten in NBA Cup
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Timberwolves close with 38-point quarter to beat Pelicans and stay unbeaten in NBA Cup

Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 and LaMelo Ball sparked the decisive late run as Minnesota beat New Orleans 115–109, ending the Pelicans’ four-game winning streak and moving to 2–0 in NBA Cup play.

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Cheatham triple-double sets the table as Cotton powers 36ers past Hawks
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Cheatham triple-double sets the table as Cotton powers 36ers past Hawks

Zylan Cheatham recorded NBL27’s first triple-double and Bryce Cotton exploded after half-time as Adelaide beat Illawarra 106–78, with a stronger supporting cast changing the shape of the Sixers’ offence.

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Dončić drops 53, but Lakers’ extra possessions sink Portland in 124–118 comeback
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Dončić drops 53, but Lakers’ extra possessions sink Portland in 124–118 comeback

Luka Dončić scored 53 as the Lakers rallied past Portland, but the real separation came from 24 Blazers turnovers and a lopsided offensive-rebounding battle.

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Mavericks beat Jazz 112–100 as Flagg and Irving ignite after half-time
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Mavericks beat Jazz 112–100 as Flagg and Irving ignite after half-time

P.J. Washington kept Dallas afloat early before Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving took charge against Utah. The Mavericks also dominated the offensive glass to move to 2–0 in NBA Cup group play.

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Spurs beat Kings 124–109 as Wembanyama and balanced attack extend winning streak to seven
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Spurs beat Kings 124–109 as Wembanyama and balanced attack extend winning streak to seven

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, but San Antonio’s supporting cast was just as telling in a 124–109 NBA Cup win over Sacramento. Three Spurs added 19 points each as a 75-point first half set up a seventh straight victory.

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Seven-man JackJumpers survive Breakers scare to reclaim NBL top spot
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Seven-man JackJumpers survive Breakers scare to reclaim NBL top spot

Tasmania beat New Zealand 79–77 at the Silverdome with just seven players on court. Mathias, Magnay and Bannan shared the load as the JackJumpers held off a 29-point, 17-rebound night from Sam Mennenga.

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Ajay Mitchell scores 35 as Thunder overwhelm Grizzlies in NBA Cup opener
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Ajay Mitchell scores 35 as Thunder overwhelm Grizzlies in NBA Cup opener

Ajay Mitchell’s career-high 35 points powered Oklahoma City past Memphis 128–97. With key starters sidelined, the Thunder found another reliable scoring source and punished the Grizzlies’ turnovers.

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Maker powers Hawks past Cairns as second-half defence changes the game
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Maker powers Hawks past Cairns as second-half defence changes the game

Illawarra turned a frantic first half into a controlled 107–95 win over Cairns. Makur Maker led four double-figure scorers, while the Hawks held the Taipans to just 33 second-half points.

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Martin and Shead turn Toronto’s injury-hit NBA Cup opener into a comeback win
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Martin and Shead turn Toronto’s injury-hit NBA Cup opener into a comeback win

Alijah Martin scored 27 off the bench and Jamal Shead handed out 16 assists as Toronto rallied past Milwaukee 121–107. With two starters missing, the Raptors found a new way to create offence.

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Dyson Daniels’ 12 assists help Hawks spoil Trae Young’s Atlanta homecoming
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Dyson Daniels’ 12 assists help Hawks spoil Trae Young’s Atlanta homecoming

Dyson Daniels came within a rebound of a triple-double as Atlanta beat Washington 139–132 in the NBA Cup. His playmaking and rebounding across two meetings show why the Australian guard matters beyond scoring.

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Tatum and 24 threes turn Boston’s NBA Cup trip to Charlotte into a rout
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Tatum and 24 threes turn Boston’s NBA Cup trip to Charlotte into a rout

Jayson Tatum scored 34 as Boston thrashed Charlotte 119–80, hitting an NBA Cup-record 24 threes and strengthening its position in East Group C.

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Luka leads the MVP race, but Wembanyama and Shai are making it fascinating
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Luka leads the MVP race, but Wembanyama and Shai are making it fascinating

Luka Dončić sits atop the NBA's first 2026–27 MVP Ladder, with Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander close behind. Their contrasting cases make the opening race worth watching.

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Wembanyama’s 52-point masterpiece nearly wasn’t enough — and that’s the Spurs’ real lesson
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Wembanyama’s 52-point masterpiece nearly wasn’t enough — and that’s the Spurs’ real lesson

Victor Wembanyama piled up 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks against Dallas. San Antonio still needed a late escape, making its sixth straight win as revealing as it was spectacular.

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Booker leads the way, but Phoenix’s ball movement finally gives the Suns room to breathe
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Booker leads the way, but Phoenix’s ball movement finally gives the Suns room to breathe

Devin Booker scored 30 as Phoenix ended a four-game skid against Orlando. The bigger story was 30 assists, sharp three-point shooting and a Magic turnover problem.

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Tasmania reclaim top spot, but Mennenga’s 29 and 17 expose the Breakers’ cruel margin
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Tasmania reclaim top spot, but Mennenga’s 29 and 17 expose the Breakers’ cruel margin

Tasmania held off New Zealand 79–77 to return to first place. Mennenga dominated, Bannan filled the stat sheet and the Breakers face fresh rotation questions after two in-game departures.

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United back Cole Anthony to leave referee battles behind against Brisbane
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United back Cole Anthony to leave referee battles behind against Brisbane

Jacob Chance is backing Cole Anthony after the guard’s run-ins with officials, but Melbourne’s meeting with a rejuvenated Brisbane offers a sharper test of his focus.

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Chiba Jets lose Kanechika to concussion as Randolph earns clearance
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Chiba Jets lose Kanechika to concussion as Randolph earns clearance

Chiba Jets have confirmed a concussion for forward Ren Kanechika while removing guard Brandon Randolph from the injury list. The contrasting updates change the options for a 4–9 side in B.PREMIER.

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Cotton reveals Adelaide’s lengthy review as Hawks pose the next test
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Cotton reveals Adelaide’s lengthy review as Hawks pose the next test

Bryce Cotton says Adelaide spent an unusually long time reviewing its loss to Brisbane. With Illawarra finding form, the 36ers must turn that scrutiny into a complete performance.

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Alvark Tokyo take a defensive warning into top-two Sendai clash
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Alvark Tokyo take a defensive warning into top-two Sendai clash

Alvark Tokyo arrive in Sendai riding three B.PREMIER wins, but a late EASL collapse and a 47–24 rebounding deficit have given the East Division showdown an extra edge.

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