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Scans today have revealed the severity of Kevin Lisch’s injury. The Sydney Kings captain suffered a torn calf against the Illawarra Hawks yesterday and is expected to be on the sidelines for 8 weeks. Everyone heals at different rates but the club has been advised that Lisch should be up and running at…
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MELBOURNE UNITED: 99 (Adnam 23, Boone 18, Ware 18) ADELAIDE 36ERS: 79 (Creek 20, Drmic 16, Moore 14) A huge win for Melbourne United on the back of the return from the US. It was the step up performance from Kyle Adnam, with 23 points and an incredible 6 from 8 from the 3…
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It was bittersweet for the Sydney Kings after they finally secured their first win of the season. The 103-87 demolition job over a hapless Illawarra Hawks came at the expense of superstar guard Kevin Lisch, who went down with a suspected calf injury. Kings import Perry Ellis showed up tonight and dropped 33 points,…
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It’s Friday the 13th and the Cardiac Sydney Kings are off to a rocky start with another heart-breaking loss tonight. DJ Newbill hit a game winning layup in the final seconds to give the New Zealand Breakers an 87-85 win over the Sydney Kings at Auckland’s Smart Arena. The Kings fought from 13…
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The 40th season of the best basketball competition in the country has started after an extended pre-season and an overseas interruption by the name of NBL x NBA. Round one did not disappoint, with heartstoppers in Adelaide on opening night to the Taipans making history. If this is the level of play for the…
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Two days until the next round tips off and what a first round it was. If the first round is anything to go by the NBL will be just as competitive this season. With Round 1 done this post will guide you through the weekend and who performed, who didn’t and who should be…
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MELBOURNE UNITED: 85 (Ware 20, Boone 15, Wesley 13) OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER: 86 (George 22, Anthony 19, Adams 12) We went with high hopes but realistic expectations. We left with two game-saving blocks from OKC on Boone and Prather keeping the score at an incredible 85 – 86. Melbourne United just showed how good the NBL…
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MELBOURNE UNITED: 99 (Ware 23, Prather 20, Boone 10) ADELAIDE 36ERS: 97 (Sobey 21, Drmic 17, Creek 15) It’s finally opening game time. Melbourne United up against the Adelaide 36ers in Adelaide. At first, it seemed the super team was in trouble. Chris Goulding out with appendicitis was a sad note pre-game and could…
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At the time of writing there is just over 24 hours to go now until tip off. Many of you will be looking to put the finishing touches on your fantasy side in the lead up to your season. With this in mind this is a quick guide to week one. As this is…
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Any Australian basketball fan would probably have to be living under a rock not to know that the NBL is playing on FOX Sports this season. But did you know that the league will also be shown on Free-to-Air? The NBL and SBS announced last month that the public broadcaster would be screening two…
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