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Phoenix's 71-point first-half leak sets up a brutal Throwdown test against United
South East Melbourne conceded 71 first-half points to Illawarra and now face a Melbourne United side riding four straight wins. Saturday's Throwdown is a defensive examination, not a scoring contest.
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Breakers lose Jackson-Cartwright for NBL27 as backcourt faces a complete rethink
Parker Jackson-Cartwright’s season-ending tibia stress fracture leaves New Zealand without its leading creator. The Breakers must reshape their attack before facing Brisbane.
NBL SuperCoach Round 9 waiver wire: double-game roles matter more than bargain hunting
Eight clubs play twice in NBL27 Round 9, but not every double-game reserve is a smart pickup. Here’s how to weigh Oduro, Doolittle and the biggest forced trades before Wednesday’s lockout.
NBL27 Round 9 captains: Davis leads the doubles, with Doolittle and Oduro in pursuit
Kendric Davis has two games and a 43.3 SuperCoach average, making him the Round 9 captaincy favourite. Here’s how Kristian Doolittle, Josh Oduro and single-game Bryce Cotton compare.
NBL27 Round 9 trade targets: sell the absences, don’t chase last week’s fireworks
Eight clubs play twice in NBL27 Round 9, but the biggest fantasy decisions begin with injured and departing guards. Here’s how to weigh Cotton, McVeigh and Cheatham against the double-game draw.
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Mays exit report leaves Phoenix with a bigger problem than replacing one guard
Skylar Mays is reportedly leaving South East Melbourne after 11 games. With the Phoenix at 4–7, Nathan Sobey needs a more reliable supporting attack against Illawarra.
Kings turn 21-point deficit into top spot as Phoenix offence stalls
Sydney recovered from a 30–9 opening deficit to beat South East Melbourne 110–99. A suffocating second quarter and Kendric Davis’s third-quarter burst changed the game.
Phoenix and Hawks begin Ignite Cup chase with every quarter counting
South East Melbourne and Illawarra open their Ignite Cup campaigns on Wednesday. With points available for individual quarters, their Round 9 clash brings a different tactical challenge.
Cotton draws the crowd, but Cheatham could decide Adelaide–United showdown
Melbourne United know Bryce Cotton demands attention, but Zylan Cheatham’s triple-double has sharpened Adelaide’s second threat ahead of Thursday’s Round 9 clash.
McVeigh and Brown torch Perth from deep as Cairns expose Wildcats’ defensive slide
Jack McVeigh and Jaylon Brown combined for 58 points and 14 threes as Cairns beat Perth 100–92, extending the Wildcats’ losing streak to four ahead of a crucial home double.
Mays’ reported Phoenix exit follows a sharp fall from starter to fringe guard
Skylar Mays is reportedly leaving South East Melbourne after 11 games. His shrinking role, the Phoenix’s 4–7 start and a looming Illawarra fixture make the backcourt reset urgent.
Jackson-Cartwright ruled out for NBL27 as Breakers face backcourt reset
Parker Jackson-Cartwright is out for the rest of NBL27 with a tibial stress fracture, leaving New Zealand to rebuild its offence ahead of a crucial Brisbane clash.
NBL27 Round 9 injury report: Mackinnon watch and the double-game traps
Max Mackinnon could return in Round 9, but Brisbane and Perth fantasy managers need to separate return estimates from confirmed minutes and check the actual double-game schedule.
United’s Cotton problem is bigger than one scorer as Adelaide rematch looms
Melbourne United bring four straight wins to Adelaide, but Bryce Cotton’s influence could create as many problems for the defenders around him as for his direct opponent.
Phoenix face immediate test of composure as struggling Hawks open Round 9
South East Melbourne hosts Illawarra on Wednesday after giving up a 21-point lead against Sydney. With both sides playing twice in Round 9, defensive composure and a fast response matter.
Jackson-Cartwright ruled out for NBL27 as Breakers face a backcourt reset
New Zealand captain Parker Jackson-Cartwright will miss the rest of NBL27 with a tibia stress fracture. The Breakers now face two Round 9 games without their main creator and have yet to confirm a replacement.
Seven-man Tasmania survive Mennenga’s late chance to hold NBL top spot
Tasmania held off New Zealand 79–77 with only seven players, as Josh Bannan and Will Magnay helped the JackJumpers withstand Sam Mennenga’s 29-point, 17-rebound effort.
Hickey avoids suspension as Adelaide–Illawarra trio accept penalties
Illawarra guard William Hickey avoids a one-game ban after accepting a fine, while Nick Rakocevic and Makur Maker also settle charges from Saturday’s Adelaide clash.
Anthony and Oduro turn United’s late surge into a 120–92 Brisbane rout
Cole Anthony and Josh Oduro combined for 60 points on remarkable efficiency as Melbourne United pulled away from Brisbane with a 37–19 final quarter and a fourth straight win.
McVeigh fires, but Perth’s 18 turnovers tell the bigger story in Cairns upset
Jack McVeigh’s 36 points powered Cairns past Perth 100–92, but the Wildcats’ 18 turnovers and a costly possession deficit exposed the deeper problem behind their fourth straight loss.
Kings erase 21-point deficit as Phoenix collapse exposes defensive problems
Sydney turned a 30–9 first-quarter deficit into a 110–99 victory over South East Melbourne, with Kendric Davis driving the comeback and Phoenix bench concerns deepening.
Round 9 fantasy fixture map: eight double-game clubs change the equation
Eight NBL clubs play twice in Round 9, leaving Adelaide and Cairns as the only single-game sides. Here’s how the nine-game schedule changes fantasy decisions without pretending every double automatically beats a secure one-game role.
Hickey avoids ban as Hawks and 36ers clear Round 9 selection hurdle
William Hickey can face South East Melbourne after accepting a fine in place of a one-game ban, while Adelaide and Illawarra have resolved all three Round 8 disciplinary charges.
Phoenix and Hawks seek Round 9 reset as Ignite Cup opens for both
South East Melbourne and Illawarra begin their Ignite Cup campaigns on Wednesday after heavy Round 8 defeats. Their recent road results and a double-game week give the rematch extra weight.
Perth’s defensive slide makes Tasmania clash a test of collective stops
The Wildcats have lost four straight and conceded at least 99 points in six consecutive games. Thursday’s meeting with Tasmania will test whether Perth can defend together for longer stretches.
Bannan’s all-round night gives Tasmania fantasy managers more than a scoring story
Josh Bannan’s 14 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists helped a seven-player Tasmania rotation edge New Zealand 79–77, with his varied production standing out for NBL fantasy managers.
McVeigh fires, but Cairns’ depth seals 100–92 road win as Perth slump deepens
Jack McVeigh’s 36 points powered Cairns past Perth 100–92, but Jaylon Brown, Shaun Bruce and Malique Lewis helped the Taipans survive a late Wildcats push and extend Perth’s losing streak to four.
Kings erase 21-point hole as Davis and Craig sink Phoenix 110–99
Sydney overturned a 30–9 first-quarter deficit to beat South East Melbourne 110–99, with Kendric Davis and Torrey Craig leading a comeback that put the Kings back on top of the NBL ladder.
Hickey faces one-game ban option as NBL sanctions three after Adelaide–Illawarra clash
Will Hickey faces a one-game base suspension or a $1,550 early-plea fine, while Nick Rakocevic and Makur Maker received financial charges after the Round 8 incident.