NBL Rd 16 - Adelaide v Sydney

Finals clash Sixers say no to finals shift

THE NBL-leading Adelaide 36ers publicly are insisting if the club reaches the best-of-five grand final series, it will be played at their home venue despite potential date and booking clashes.

Six of the best for Sixers

Six of the best for Sixers
THE Adelaide 36ers will host two games of the NBL’s best-of-three final semi final series after clinching top spot over the weekend for the first time since 2000.

‘X-factor’ Taylor key to WNBL title bid

‘X-factor’ Taylor key to WNBL title bid
SHE came to Australia to learn more about her game but now Asia Taylor is schooling local rivals in how to make a big mark in the WNBL with a career-best performance.

Video: Delly shines in return to starting lineup

Video: Delly shines in return to starting lineup
MATTHEW Dellavedova shined in his return to the Bucks’ starting lineup, Thon Maker joined him, while the Spurs downs the Cavs in overtime. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.

‘Thin skin’: Pop slams Donald Trump again

‘Thin skin’: Pop slams Donald Trump again
GREGG Popovich is one of the few high-profile coaches in American sports willing to speak publicly about social matters outside the realm of their sport... and he didn’t hold back.

Delly wants to replace NBA cousin on Google

Delly wants to replace NBA cousin on Google
MATTHEW Dellavedova is the second cousin of the Aussie NBA star with the same name and despite never meeting, already has some quiet competition against him.

‘Thon’s gonna be the best big-man in the NBA’

‘Thon’s gonna be the best big-man in the NBA’
THON Maker just earned the first start of his young NBA career, but that was after receiving a massive compliment from one of his teammates.

Mitchell puts Tokyo Olympics on hit-list

Mitchell puts Tokyo Olympics on hit-list
OPAL Leilani Mitchell’s immediate goal is to win her first ever WNBL crown with the Sydney Uni Flames but she also has a long-term aim.

Play of Weekend: Taylor lights up WNBL

Play of Weekend: Taylor lights up WNBL
IT is a result that could well seal the Sydney Uni Flames a spot in the WNBL playoffs and import Asia Taylor played a major role in it.

Simmons becomes Philly hero with new fad

Simmons becomes Philly hero with new fad
BEN Simmons still hasn’t played an NBA game, but he’s become a hero in Philadelphia thanks to a new viral fad involving his cats.

Thon Maker set for landmark NBA first

Thon Maker set for landmark NBA first
THON Maker is set to start the first game of his young NBA career, but it’s who he’ll be starting next to that’s most exciting for Australian fans.

Overflow of points drown Kings

Overflow of points drown Kings
SYDNEY came to Adelaide on Saturday night with a boogie board to try and resist the 36ers tidal wave and, not unexpectedly. drowned 87-73.

NBA Wrap: Sixers can’t stop winning

NBA Wrap: Sixers can’t stop winning
THE Philadelphia 76ers weren’t meant to struggle big-time without injured No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons. Somebody forgot to tell them.

Bullets call time on Beal

Bullets call time on Beal
THE Brisbane Bullets have axed struggling American import Jermaine Beal with immediate effect.

Bosh touted for Heat superstar reunion

Bosh touted for Heat superstar reunion
CHRIS Bosh, who won two NBA titles alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade at the Miami Heat, might be about to reunite with an old teammate.

Westbrook’s reaction to epic All-Star snub

Westbrook’s reaction to epic All-Star snub
RUSSELL Westbrook wasn’t named an NBA All-Star starter despite leading the lead in scoring and averaging a triple double. Here’s his reaction.