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Take it to the bank: LeBron sinks Raptors at buzzer

Take it to the bank: LeBron sinks Raptors at buzzer

LeBron James banked in a running floater as time expired to cap off a 38-point effort, and the Cleveland Cavaliers took a commanding 3-0 series lead.

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Simmons' 76ers crumble in loss to Celtics
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Simmons' 76ers crumble in loss to Celtics

Ben Simmons' Philadelphia 76ers are on the brink of being eliminated from the NBA playoffs after suffering another loss to Aron Baynes's Boston Celtics.

  • by Peter Mitchell
New Olympic dream opens for WNBL stars in 3x3 basketball
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New Olympic dream opens for WNBL stars in 3x3 basketball

WNBL stars Maddie Garrick and Bec Cole have dipped theirs toes into the new world of 3x3 basketball and they like what they have found.

  • by Roy Ward
'I was thinking too much, overthinking the plays.' Simmons blames himself for one-point game
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'I was thinking too much, overthinking the plays.' Simmons blames himself for one-point game

Ben Simmons had a horror game but he blamed himself, not the Boston Celtics defence that left him with a personal tally of just one point and five turnovers.

NBA warns rapper Drake over courtside confrontation with Cavs
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NBA warns rapper Drake over courtside confrontation with Cavs

Rap star Drake might want to save his colourful language for his albums instead of his courtside seats at Toronto Raptors games.

Australian forward Daniel Trist joins Melbourne United
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Australian forward Daniel Trist joins Melbourne United

Big man Daniel Trist has performed well in Europe but now wants to come home and start his NBL career with Melbourne United.

  • by Roy Ward
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Canberra Capitals sign WNBA-drafted point guard to boost roster
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Canberra Capitals sign WNBA-drafted point guard to boost roster

Kristy Wallace spent a year at the AIS before embarking on a four-year college career that landed her a spot in the WNBA.

  • by Eamonn Tiernan
Ingles' barrage lifts Jazz over Rockets
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Ingles' barrage lifts Jazz over Rockets

A 27-point scoring barrage by Joe Ingles and key plays by fellow Australian Dante Exum have fired the Utah Jazz to a 116-108 victory over the Houston Rockets.

Golden Garlepp delivers Australia 3x3 glory

Golden Garlepp delivers Australia 3x3 glory

Tom Garlepp capped his first major 3x3 tournament with an MVP performance as Australia's men won gold and the women bronze at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup.

  • by Roy Ward
LeBron James triple-double guides Cavs to play-off win
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LeBron James triple-double guides Cavs to play-off win

LeBron James posted 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers notch a 113-112 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Sixers need fast growth from Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons
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Sixers need fast growth from Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons

How fast can the Sixers grow up? That's the question that looms after game one of Philadelphia's series against Boston.

  • by David Murphy