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The Sydney Kings have staved off a late surge by the South East Melbourne Phoenix to seal their second victory of the NBL season, winning 84-73.
December, 2021
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18 December
Kings respond with NBL win over Phoenix
Following a record-breaking NBL loss just two days ago, the Sydney Kings have bounced back to defeat the South East Melbourne Phoenix 84-73.
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18 December
They're back: Capitals return to Canberra for WNBL clash
That's how long it has been since the Canberra Capitals played in their home city. COVID-19 had barely created a ripple on these shores, and we had no idea how much life was about to change. The Capitals' WNBL grand final series triumph on the night of March 4 2020 …
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18 December
Kyrie Irving hints at shock Brooklyn Nets return with social media post putting on basketball shoes
Is Kyrie Irving hinting at a return to the court? On Wednesday (all times AEDT), the Nets guard, who’s contracted until 2023 for a total of $71 million (AUD$100 million), shared a video to his Instagram story that showed him putting on a pair of his Kyrie basketball sneakers.
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18 December
NBA discussing plan to require teams short-handed by COVID to sign additional replacement players, sources say
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association are discussing a plan that would require teams decimated by COVID to sign additional replacement players, league sources tell ESPN.
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18 December
Adelaide Lightning WNBL season preview
WNBL hub season, the Adelaide Lightning had five wins and eight losses and finished in sixth spot. The Lightning started the season with four wins and one loss, with their best win in overtime against the University of Canberra Capitals in their first match.
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18 December
NCAA to pay officials same in both basketball tournaments
The NCAA will pay basketball officials for the women's tournament the same amount it pays the officials for the men's competition.
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18 December
MVP Cotton inspires Wildcats to victory
Bryce Cotton has rediscovered his shooting touch as Perth Wildcats exacted revenge against Brisbane Bullets with an 83-70 victory at RAC Arena.There was much anticipation over this NBL rematch after the Bullets broke a four-year curse in Perth with a nerve-jangling 97-94 double overtime victory last Sunday.
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18 December
Hawks outlast Breakers in NBL double OT
Illawarra Hawks have outlasted the New Zealand Breakers 97-96 in the NBL after a double-overtime thriller handed the Kiwis their fourth straight loss.
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17 December
Why Sydney needs a second NBL franchise
The NBL is continuing to impress in Australia with the league gaining more respect worldwide as a genuine breeding ground of top basketball talent. With recent NBA draftees LaMelo Ball, Josh Giddey and RJ Hampton doing their apprenticeships in the Australian league,