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Exum’s dunk: Best play by an Aussie in NBA finals since Mills a decade ago?

Exum’s dunk: Best play by an Aussie in NBA finals since Mills a decade ago?

The Celtics are 3-0 up in the NBA Finals and will chase a series sweep over Dallas in game four on Saturday as questions remain about why Dante Exum didn’t see the court again following his highlight dunk in the first quarter.

  • by Roy Ward

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Doncic called out for poor defensive effort
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Doncic called out for poor defensive effort

Announcer Doris Burke calls out Luka Doncic for poor defensive effort in the NBA Finals.

Genuine icon: Jerry West, the inspiration for NBA’s famous logo, dies at 86

Genuine icon: Jerry West, the inspiration for NBA’s famous logo, dies at 86

The Los Angeles Clippers, where he worked as an executive, confirmed West’s death, saying the 14-time All-Star died peacefully with his wife Karen by his side.

  • by Steve Keating
Jordan pays tribute to Jerry West
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Jordan pays tribute to Jerry West

Stephen A Smith revealed a moving statement from Michael Jordan on the death of Jerry West.

‘Whatever it takes’: Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead as Exum pushes for bigger role

‘Whatever it takes’: Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead as Exum pushes for bigger role

The Celtics aim to take a 2-0 lead in their best of seven NBA Finals series against the Dallas Mavericks in game two in Boston on Monday morning AEST.

  • by Roy Ward
Brown, Porzingis fire Boston to game one win in NBA Finals over Dallas

Brown, Porzingis fire Boston to game one win in NBA Finals over Dallas

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the NBA Finals tip off in Boston.

  • by Roy Ward
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His dad played with Michael Jordan. Now this Melbourne-born star is shooting for an NBA championship

His dad played with Michael Jordan. Now this Melbourne-born star is shooting for an NBA championship

On Friday morning, Dante Exum will line up alongside countryman Josh Green in their quest for an NBA championship.

  • by Roy Ward
Craig Hutchison’s sports empire offered $40m to sell Perth Wildcats

Craig Hutchison’s sports empire offered $40m to sell Perth Wildcats

Sports Entertainment Group is considering an offer for its NBL club Perth Wildcats, as an August deadline looms for the group’s multimillion-dollar debt repayment.

  • by Roy Ward
NBA drops probe into Josh Giddey
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NBA drops probe into Josh Giddey

The Aussie NBA star has been cleared by the league over allegations he had an improper relationship with an underage girl.