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Embiid drops 39 in 76ers' win over Pistons

Embiid drops 39 in 76ers' win over Pistons

Joel Embiid has poured in 32 of his game-high 39 points in the first half to help the Philadelphia 76ers avenge an earlier overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons with a 109-99 victory in the NBA.

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Melbourne star in doubt for Sydney Kings blockbuster
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Melbourne star in doubt for Sydney Kings blockbuster

Chris Goulding might be missing with a knee injury in Monday's huge NBL clash between Melbourne United and the Kings.

  • by Matt Nicholls
Ware stars as United take down the Taipans
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Ware stars as United take down the Taipans

Melo Trimble and Casper Ware put on a show but Melbourne United came away with the win.

  • by Roy Ward
Melbourne Boomers click on offence in win over Rangers
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Melbourne Boomers click on offence in win over Rangers

Melbourne Boomers flexed their muscles on offence to record a big win over Dandenong Rangers on Saturday.

  • by Roy Ward
Alex Bunton returns to Canberra for Capitals clash
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Alex Bunton returns to Canberra for Capitals clash

Soon after she walked out of the motor registry with a new licence, Alex Bunton turned her attention to what brought her home.

  • by Caden Helmers
Gaze declares Melbourne will be litmus test for rising Kings
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Gaze declares Melbourne will be litmus test for rising Kings

Sydney Kings face their biggest test of the Bogut era on Monday when they visit reigning champions Melbourne United on Monday.

  • by James Lemon
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Gaze looks on in awe as 'hellacious' Bogut does it at both ends
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Gaze looks on in awe as 'hellacious' Bogut does it at both ends

The 2015 NBA champion finished with 21 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in a superb all-round performance.

  • by Tim Keeble
Celtics end Milwaukee Bucks' unbeaten NBA run as 76ers improve home record
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Celtics end Milwaukee Bucks' unbeaten NBA run as 76ers improve home record

Australian point guard Ben Simmons added 14 points and 11 assists as the 76ers improved their home record to 5-0.

Kelly backs rookie import Hall ahead of United test
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Kelly backs rookie import Hall ahead of United test

Mike Kelly knows time and effort cure most ills in the NBL and he is putting in the work as the new coach of Cairns Taipans.

  • by Roy Ward
Kia Nurse urges WNBA to 'bet on women'
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Kia Nurse urges WNBA to 'bet on women'

WNBA stars have been vocal about improved pay, better travel conditions and more marketing opportunities.

  • by Caden Helmers
Betnijah Laney a perfect fit with running Rangers
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Betnijah Laney a perfect fit with running Rangers

Betnijah Laney didn't plan on heading back to the WNBL this year but a late decision to join Dandenong Rangers has proven a wise one.

  • by Roy Ward