Defensive demon helps Kings square series
DESPITE losing their two best players to injury over the course of the match, the Sydney Kings downed the New Zealand Breakers on the road to tie up the Championship Series at one game apiece on Sunday afternoon. The Kings were stunned at home on Friday as the Breakers produced an upset and took the […]
Taipans open account by toppling Tasmania
THE National Basketball League (NBL) enjoyed one of the most memorable rounds in the last few years, with plenty to take out of an action-packed weekend. Saturday night saw the Cairns Taipans host the Tasmania JackJumpers in a tense clash at Cairns Convention Centre. The Taipans entered the competition without a win next to their […]
Wildcats prove too strong for Taipans
THE first round of the National Basketball League (NBL) wrapped on Sunday night, with the weekend’s action closing with a commanding performance from last year’s grand finalists in their second match of the round. In the final match of the day, the Perth Wildcats overpowered the Cairns Taipans, winning the contest by an impressive 23 […]
NBL Team Overview: Cairns Taipans
THE upcoming season of the National Basketball League (NBL) is just around the corner, with the season opener slated for the 2nd of December. As the NBL Blitz pre-season campaign comes to a close, sides across the league will be finalising their preparations for their NBL22 campaigns. With that said, it is time for us […]
NBL Team Watch: Cairns Taipans
THE National Basketball League (NBL) is gearing up for another exciting season full of action, and the teams are looking to gain an advantage over their opponents before the season has even begun. Following a wooden spoon finish in 2020, the Cairns Taipans will be looking to improve on their performance, and the upcoming season […]
Cairns Taipans Season Review
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season done and dusted we take a look at the performance of each team and how they fared in season 2021. The first team under the microscope is the last placed Cairns Taipans. Season Summary: Season 2020/21 will be one to forget for Mike Kelly and the Cairns […]
2021 NBL Round 19: New Zealand play first game on home soil
WITH finals just around the corner, Round 19 of the National Basketball League is set to be a blockbuster as teams jostle for prime position. Melbourne United will be out to hold onto top spot while the New Zealand Breakers will play their first game in New Zealand for the 2021 season, after spending the […]
2021 NBL Round 18 preview
ROUND 18 of the National Basketball League (NBL) kicks off tonight with Illawarra and Adelaide getting things underway. The ladder is starting to well and truly shape up as Melbourne United sit two games clear at the top while South East Melbourne Phoenix will have plenty of opportunities to retain their hunting position on the […]
2021 NBL Round 17 preview: Illawarra only side not to take the court this round
IN a shorter round of National Basketball League (NBL) action than we are used to seeing, only four games will take place in Round 17. Each team bar the Illawarra Hawks will take the court once as sides prepare for the tail-end of the season as finals approach. South East Melbourne Phoenix vs. Melbourne United […]
2021 NBL Round 16 preview: United to triple up over the weekend
IT is going to be a mammoth round of basketball for Melbourne United as they take the court three times across Round 16 of the National Basketball League (NBL). A win, loss or draw from the top of the table side could alter the ladder with Perth Wildcats hot on their heels as the season […]
