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United go overtime against Breakers to make it four-straight wins

United go overtime against Breakers to make it four-straight wins

Melbourne United are two wins closer to claiming top spot and crucial home court advantage for finals after knocking over New Zealand on Sunday.

  • by Roy Ward

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Sydney Kings down Bullets to end long wait for finals berth
Kings 107 Bullets 91
Sydney Kings

Sydney Kings down Bullets to end long wait for finals berth

The Kings exploded out of the blocks on Sunday and led throughout to improve their win-loss record to 16-9 and secure their first playoffs berth since 2013.

  • by Jason Phelan
Tolo happy to be WNBL grand final target to help Caps' title dream
Canberra Capitals

Tolo happy to be WNBL grand final target to help Caps' title dream

Tolo is the last link to Canberra's championship era and she hopes to break a grand final drought this week.

  • by Chris Dutton
Goulding takes one for the team as United reset for Breakers
NBL

Goulding takes one for the team as United reset for Breakers

Chris Goulding is honest about not wanting to come off the bench but he has excelled in the role and it could be propelling Melbourne towards a second-straight NBL title.

  • by Roy Ward
United stand tall in NZ, eye top spot
NBL

United stand tall in NZ, eye top spot

Another road game, another old rival and another road win.

  • by Roy Ward
'Make it a sell out': Capitals want big crowd for WNBL grand final
Canberra Capitals

'Make it a sell out': Capitals want big crowd for WNBL grand final

The Capitals will play Adelaide when they chase their first championship since 2010.

  • by Chris Dutton
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Boomers rue finals exit but expect to contend again next season
WNBL

Boomers rue finals exit but expect to contend again next season

Melbourne Boomers have to turn their thoughts towards next season after a disappointing exit from the WNBL semi-finals on Thursday night.

  • by Roy Ward
Finally: Simmons becomes Australia's first NBA All-Star
NBA

Finally: Simmons becomes Australia's first NBA All-Star

The budding superstar has succeeded where the likes of Luc Longley, Andrew Bogut and Patty Mills have fallen short, earning a place in the NBA's showpiece event.

  • by James Dampney
Capitals sweep Perth to surge into WNBL grand final
WNBL

Capitals sweep Perth to surge into WNBL grand final

Having missed the WNBL play-offs for seven straight seasons, one of the league's former powerhouses has surged into the grand final and will face Adelaide.

Boom times over for Melbourne as Lightning hit hard in semi-final two
WNBL

Boom times over for Melbourne as Lightning hit hard in semi-final two

Boomers were bounced out of the semi-finals after game two loss to a rejuvenated Adelaide, who sealed a spot in the WNBL grand final series against Canberra.

  • by Roy Ward
Grand final-bound Capitals topple Perth to set up championship battle
Canberra Capitals

Grand final-bound Capitals topple Perth to set up championship battle

The Canberra Capitals have almost completed a remarkable rise from the bottom of the WNBL to the championship game.

  • by Chris Dutton