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Big questions going into NBL finals: Is a rested Cotton key for Adelaide?
Just like that, the field has been cut to four. Sydney Kings, South East Melbourne Phoenix, Perth Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers. Here are the biggest questions hanging over each semifinal matchup.
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Big questions going into NBL finals: Can Perth challenge dominant Kings? Is a rested Cotton key for Adelaide?
OPALS AT WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
More pace and space: Brondello's goals for Opals' World Cup qualifiers
The Opals play five games in a week as part of qualifying for September's FIBA World Cup in Germany, and coach Sandy Brondello is taking the opportunity to tweak her lineup and trial some fresh tactics.
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Wildcats dominate second half to set up Sydney Kings clash
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United eliminate JackJumpers from the NBL Finals
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Phoenix advance to final four
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FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Boomers too strong for Philippines in FIBA World Cup clash in Manila
The Boomers returned to Manila for the first time since 2018 and secured a comfortable win over the Philippines in their FIBA World Cup Qualifier.
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Elijah Pepper drops 28 as Boomers hand Gilas 93-66 defeat
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Return to Philippines: Time heals brawl wounds
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Bryce Cotton wins sixth Andrew Gaze MVP Award
Bryce Cotton continues to etch his name into NBL folklore, adding yet another Most Valuable Player award to his ever-growing trophy cabinet.
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NBL
Wildcats finish top four with win vs. 36ers
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Kings dominate Bullets to cement top position
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NBL
NBL Ignite Cup final: Everything you need to know
A season's worth of Wednesday night NBL action has finally led up to this moment: the final of the inaugural Ignite Cup.
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Cotton, Davis to battle for NBL MVP honours
As we enter the final round of the regular season, eyes are already turning toward the upcoming Andrew Gaze MVP Awards Night and who will take home the MVP title.
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ROUND 22
Illawarra Hawks finish season on a high
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Hawks end NBL title defence with big win over Tassie
Tyler Harvey, Quentin Peterson and JaVale McGee all starred as defending champions Illawarra Hawks signed off on their NBL season with a romping 103-70 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.
ROUND 21
NBL
36ers come from behind to steal win over Breakers
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Phoenix bounce back with win over JackJumpers
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NBL
Wildcats defend home court as eyes turn to Kings
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Sydney Kings make it nine wins in a row
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Melbourne hold off Cairns in tight finish
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SUNDAY'S GAMES
'F--- you': Coach mics capture Goorjian's explitive tirade at rival player
A battle between the two best teams in the NBL was predictably physical and saw a legendary head coach throw multiple expletives at an opposing player, with the war of words continuing post-game.
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Cairns take care of Business against Brisbane
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Sydney move into second with big win over South East Melbourne
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NBL
36ers defeat United in huge road win
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Breakers end Hawks' season in late season upset
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Wildcats hold off Taipans at home
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Record-breaking Tassie crush Bullets in must-win clash
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Top Headlines
- Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers
- NBL makes call on under-fire MVP voting process
- NBL star Cotton open to 3x3 Glasgow tilt
- Boomers team selected for World Cup qualifiers
- Xu fires to lead Lynx into WNBL Grand Final
- 'Not even close': Sixers coach declares Cotton MVP
- Advantage Lynx as Maley stars for Perth
- New injury sidelines United star ahead of finals
- Goorjian fined over foul-mouthed NBL spray
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