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Perth chase NBL title in Melbourne on Sunday after game three win

Perth chase NBL title in Melbourne on Sunday after game three win

Wildcats were too good in game three of the NBL grand final series, and took a comfortable win and a 2-1 series lead over United in Perth on Friday night.

  • by Roy Ward

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Keely Froling steels Nationals rebuild
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Keely Froling steels Nationals rebuild

Veteran status is usually reserved for someone vastly more experienced than a 23-year-old.

  • by Caden Helmers
Golden State pip Rockets in NBA thriller
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Golden State pip Rockets in NBA thriller

DeMarcus Cousins served as a facilitator before thriving as a battering ram, leading Golden State to a 106-104 NBA victory over the Rockets in Houston.

Gleeson calls out Melbourne United's floppers
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Gleeson calls out Melbourne United's floppers

Perth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson has accused NBL grand final opponents Melbourne United of flopping.

Grand final veteran sees path to Melbourne win in Perth
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Grand final veteran sees path to Melbourne win in Perth

Alex Pledger is chasing his fifth NBL title and has urged his Melbourne teammates to lock in as they chase a rare away win in Perth in game three the NBL grand final series on Friday night.

  • by Roy Ward
Confident Ware calls for Melbourne to generate energy in game three
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Confident Ware calls for Melbourne to generate energy in game three

Casper Ware has backed Melbourne United to make their own energy as they chase a pivotal game three win in the best-of-five NBL grand final series in Perth on Friday night.

  • by Roy Ward
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Bogut set for Warriors return game next week
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Bogut set for Warriors return game next week

Andrew Bogut appears set to make his NBA return to the Golden State Warriors next week against the Indiana Pacers.

  • by Peter Mitchell
NBA star Russell Westbrook says fan provoked profane threat
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NBA star Russell Westbrook says fan provoked profane threat

Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook said he was verbally provoked before directing a profanity-laced tirade at a fan during the Thunder’s 98-89 win over the Utah Jazz.

DJ Kennedy knows rebounds could be the difference in Perth
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DJ Kennedy knows rebounds could be the difference in Perth

DJ Kennedy knows a lot about big plays, but the biggest plays he can contribute to game three of the NBL grand final series will be pulling in rebounds.

  • by Roy Ward
Melbourne United, Perth Wildcats chase mental edge for game three
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Melbourne United, Perth Wildcats chase mental edge for game three

Melbourne and Perth know game three of their NBL grand finals series will be as much a mental test as a physical one.

  • by Roy Ward
Embiid stars for 76ers on return from a month out injured
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Embiid stars for 76ers on return from a month out injured

Joel Embiid has scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in his first NBA game in nearly a month to guide the Philadelphia 76ers past the Indiana Pacers.