Melbourne United star Chris Goulding returned to form to lead his side to a comprehensive 95-69 victory over the Sydney Kings in Melbourne on Monday night.

Melbourne United and Sydney Kings took to the court at Hisense Arena on Monday night with Melbourne winning comfortably.

"She is going to have a very long and successful Opals career ahead of her."

NBA rookie Ben Simmons had 27 points and 10 assists in a dazzling display for the Philadelphia 76ers but 34 points from Jrue Holiday got the New Orleans Pelicans home 131-124.

LeBron James had his 58th NBA triple-double and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers 105-98.

Melbourne United and Sydney Kings will face off on Monday night but members of both clubs will be recalling a former star lost far too soon.

Rachel Jarry concedes she won't play again this season.

Another concussion has stalled Rachel Jarry's career.

Melbourne United again failed to fire in Cairns and it has cost them the chance to move clear of the Taipans in the top four.

Two-time Olympian Rachel Jarry was taken to hospital on Saturday night following a concussion scare.

The Sydney Kings' finals hopes are in tatters after Saturday's 85-77 home loss to fellow battlers Brisbane.

From a game that had it's share of ugly, Liz Cambage managed to create a thing of beauty in the form of her "pirouette" game-winning basket.

With a wink and a smile, Nat Hurst's life had changed forever.

Mistie Bass overcame the first real test of life on the road with a baby.

Simmons' third triple-double came in his 23rd game, the most on record for any NBA player in so few games.

Melbourne Boomers could do themselves and rivals Dandenong Rangers a big favour as the WNBL finals race reaches a key moment on Saturday.

Melbourne United will block out all disruptions as they take aim at beating Cairns Taipans in Cairns on Saturday night.

Nat Hurst declared she wishes she had "a spare $5000" before exiting the press conference.

Melbourne United and Cairns Taipans will play at Hisense Arena during the second week of the Australian Open on January 24.

Canberra players will be fighting for their WNBL futures in the last four weeks of the regular season.

Melbourne United and the NBL will look to showcase the league during the Australian Open in January.

Chris Goulding has always been known for his scoring but his defensive presence has grown this season.

Ben Simmons has battled flu-like symptoms to score 20 points but he couldn't prevent Philadelphia suffering an upset home NBA loss to Phoenix.

They're the hottest team in the NBL right now, but the Perth Wildcats insist they are taking nothing for granted heading into Friday night's clash with Adelaide at Perth Arena.

Melbourne United needed a lift and Chris Goulding provided it in a must-win game over the undermanned Illawarra Hawks on Monday night.

The Bullets held the Breakers to just 13 points in the first quarter and to just 76 for the match in recording their fourth win of the season.

Kyle Adnam isn't content to be an NBL rotation player, he wants to be great and one of Australia's best players backs him to do just that.

Liz Cambage earns praise from her coach for "awesome" display for Melbourne Boomers

Ben Simmons scored just five points but his Philadelphia 76ers enjoyed a 108-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA.

Melbourne Boomers turned a a week of frustration into a thumping win over Canberra Capitals at the State Basketball Centre on Saturday night.

​Cairns have come from behind to exact revenge on the Sydney Kings with an 80-71 NBL win at home.

It's a timely boost for the Canberra duo as they look to help the Capitals snap a losing streak.

When Melbourne Boomers have been at their best this season, Liz Cambage and Jenna O'Hea have been at the forefront and they will be needed once again against Canberra on Saturday night.

Canberra went into the final quarter with scores tied but only managed seven more points.

• ANALYSIS

Philadelphia 76ers rookie sensation Ben Simmons, the clear frontrunner for Rookie of the Year, has been a driving force of the team's success this season.

The Sydney Kings have survived a third-quarter meltdown and the loss of Todd Blanchfield to defeat the Cairns Taipans 81-72 at Qudos Bank Arena.

Ben Simmons has posted an NBA career-high 31 points and 18 rebounds to lead his Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-113 win over the Washington Wizards.

Thinking less and doing more proved the perfect tonic for the Dandenong Rangers as they gave their finals hopes a boost on Wednesday night.

At age 32, LeBron James is still enjoying firsts in his NBA career. OK, maybe not exactly enjoying, but firsts nonetheless.