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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.
Lewis brings six-block bite as Cairns pair shooting fireworks with defence
Malique Lewis recorded six blocks in Cairns’ 100–92 win over Perth, giving the Taipans a defensive counterweight to Jack McVeigh and Jaylon Brown’s three-point barrage.
Perth’s fourth straight loss exposes the early-game problem it must fix
Cairns beat Perth 100–92 as Jack McVeigh hit eight threes. After another late rally fell short, the Wildcats face a defensive reset before Tasmania and Illawarra visit RAC Arena.
Fantasy Draft vs SuperCoach: What's the Difference?
Draft leagues give every manager a unique roster; SuperCoach NBL Classic uses a salary cap. Here’s how the two formats work and why the strategies are different.
How to Start an NBL Fantasy Basketball League
Ready to turn your NBL group chat into a proper competition? Here’s how to organise managers, league rules, draft night and the season itself.
Anthony and Oduro overwhelm Brisbane as United turn ten-point edge into rout
Cole Anthony and Josh Oduro combined for 60 points as Melbourne United beat Brisbane 120–92, with a devastating final quarter revealing the depth of United’s attack.
Bannan steadies Tasmania as Mennenga’s monster night falls two points short
Tasmania held off New Zealand 79–77 after a third-quarter reset, with Josh Bannan’s seven assists and Will Magnay’s rim protection helping withstand Sam Mennenga’s 29 points and 17 rebounds.
Cheatham’s all-round Sixers meet red-hot United imports in Round 9 showdown
Adelaide’s new attacking balance faces Melbourne’s extraordinary Anthony–Oduro partnership on Thursday, with both clubs arriving after 28-point wins.
Kings erase 21-point deficit as Davis and Craig turn Phoenix blitz into 110–99 win
South East Melbourne led Sydney 30–9 after a remarkable opening shooting burst, but the Kings changed the tempo, reclaimed top spot and held firm when the Phoenix threatened again.
McVeigh and Brown punish Perth from deep as Cairns hand Wildcats fourth straight loss
Jack McVeigh hit eight threes and scored 36 points as Cairns beat Perth 100–92, with Jaylon Brown adding six triples to expose a worrying defensive pattern for the Wildcats.
Cheatham’s triple-double gives Adelaide more than a Cotton rescue act
Zylan Cheatham’s 21-point, 12-rebound, 11-assist triple-double powered Adelaide past Illawarra 106–78 and showed why the 36ers’ offence can thrive even when Bryce Cotton starts slowly.
Oduro and Anthony expose Brisbane’s inside-out problem in United’s 120–92 win
Melbourne United made it four straight wins as Josh Oduro dominated Tyrell Harrison and Cole Anthony scored 32 points on 13-of-14 shooting in a 120–92 victory over Brisbane.
Kings turn 21-point hole into 110–99 win as Phoenix shooting dries up
Sydney overturned a 30–9 opening deficit to beat South East Melbourne 110–99, with Kendric Davis scoring 28 and the Kings reclaiming top spot through a fierce defensive response.
McVeigh lights up Perth as Taipans punish Wildcats’ possession problems
Jack McVeigh scored 36 and Jaylon Brown added 22 as Cairns beat Perth 100–92. The Taipans’ extra shots and timely fourth-quarter responses made the difference.
Bannan steadies Tasmania as Mennenga’s 29-point night goes unrewarded
Tasmania survived a late New Zealand charge to win 79–77 in Launceston, with Josh Bannan’s all-round contribution and Sam Mennenga’s 29 points defining a tense NBL contest.
Glover reaches 200 games, but Phoenix need his consistency more than the milestone
Angus Glover reaches his 200th NBL appearance against former club Sydney. His dependable scoring and the Phoenix’s sharp win-loss shooting split make his role especially important.
United’s fourth-quarter answer says more than Anthony’s near-perfect shooting
Cole Anthony and Josh Oduro combined for 60 points as Melbourne United beat Brisbane 120–92. The decisive fourth quarter showed why their four-game winning streak has substance.
Cheatham’s triple-double gives Adelaide a better way to unleash Cotton
Adelaide beat Illawarra 106–78 as Zylan Cheatham recorded the first triple-double of NBL27. The bigger story was how the Sixers built their lead before Bryce Cotton exploded in the third quarter.
Kings’ nine-day break meets Phoenix three-point test in Sydney
Sydney return from nine days without a game to face a South East Melbourne side whose wins and losses have hinged on three-point accuracy. Here’s where the Round 8 contest could be decided.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.