The Adelaide 36ers continue to firm as the team to beat in NBL26 as they wore down the Cairns Taipans on the way to the 93-73 Christmas Eve home victory which also strengthened their Ignite Cup by Disney+ push.

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It's a Christmas miracle for Illawarra Hawks fans, with the return of the club's co-captain Sam Froling confirmed on Wednesday.

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Round 14 is here and it's a continuation of the 12 days of Christmas, bringing us non-stop basketball this holiday season. It all begins in Adelaide with the 36ers hosting the Cairns Taipans in an exciting Ignite Cup matchup, which tips off seven blockbuster festive fixtures.

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Plenty has gone wrong for the Cairns Taipans this season, but one decision stands above the rest: landing marquee star Jack McVeigh has been an undeniable win. The NBL24 championship winner has been a standout for his new club, averaging 21.6 points. 6.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists a game.

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Sydney Kings v Illawarra HawksThursday, December 25, 8.30pm AEDT Qudos Bank ArenaHow to watch‍‍Watch the Christmas night game, live on ESPN and 10. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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HoopsFest Perth is set to deliver a jaw-dropping in-arena spectacle with the introduction of the HoopsFest Perth Slam Wall, a colossal new visual centrepiece that will transform the atmosphere inside RAC Arena for the entirety of the festival.

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Counting down the Top 10 plays from Round 13 of the NBL26 season, presented by Spalding. Watch the full video below.

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12 Days of Christmas in the NBL means another huge round of action begins right as the previous one ends. We’ve got seven huge games coming up over the next seven days, with just four sides taking to the court twice for the round meaning the pool of options is much smaller compared to last week.

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Scott Roth knew committing to three young, first-year imports would come with growing pains. But as the season reaches a crucial point, he likes how the Tasmania JackJumpers are starting to come together.

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Adelaide 36ers v Cairns TaipansWednesday, December 24, 5.30pm AEDT Adelaide Entertainment CentreHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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Round 13 saw some of the top teams continue their hot form, while many of the others split the round with a mix of promising and disappointing displays. The Kings are charging, while Melbourne United have dropped to one win and five losses since the FIBA break.

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The roof was open at John Cain Arena and the Tasmania JackJumpers deliberately chose to not test the elements too much and their focus on the inside worked a treat with a dominant 92-73 win over Melbourne United.

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Boston have stormed home in the fourth quarter to avoid a shock NBA loss to Johnny Furphy's Indiana at TD Garden, claiming a 103-95 win. Pascal Siakam (25 points) and Andrew Nembhard (20) gave the battling visitors hope but ultimately failed to stop the Pacers falling to a fifth-straight defeat.

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At 15 wins and four losses, the Adelaide 36ers have already matched their highest win tally since 2018, but those inside the group insist they are far from content.

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The Marketplace presented by Paywise, Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing is back, and the NBL off season is already heating up. Jack Heverin, Olgun Uluc, Pete Hooley and Derek Rucker break down every major move, from shock import cuts to signings that could tilt the championship race.

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Tuesday night will be the latest chapter in the fierce rivalry between Melbourne United and the Tasmania JackJumpers. The teams have met on 22 occasions to date, with the JackJumpers winning 13 of them, including edging United 3-2 in the NBL24 Championship Series.

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Two days is a long time in the NBL and the Cairns Taipans found that out the hard way over the weekend. On Friday, behind a career-high 47 points from Jack McVeigh, the Taipans produced a courageous performance to defeat New Zealand 99-95 on their home floor.

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AAP. Australian guard Josh Giddey was a whisker away from another triple-double as he helped Chicago overcome Atlanta in the highest-scoring game of the NBA season to date.

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Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpersTuesday, December 23, 8pm AEDT John Cain ArenaHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen has told his players to look in the mirror and stop blaming each other following the club's latest shock NBL loss.

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Darryl McDonald wasn’t sure about becoming Brisbane Bullets interim coach at first, but now wants to continue in the role and clearly the players agree after how they played on Monday with strong backing from an NBA champion.

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We’re in the midst of the 12 Days of Christmas, with Hungry Jack's NBL26 action rolling out every day across the League. But the packed schedule hasn’t slowed down NBL Overtime, which continues to break down the biggest talking points as the season heats up.

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The Brisbane Bullets were as low as they could get as they returned to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Monday night including losing two more players, but put that aside to hammer the New Zealand Breakers 99-85. The Bullets were back on their home floor having lost their past seven matches by an average of 22 points including by 29 on Saturday night in Darryl McDonald's first game as coach since replacing Stu Lash against the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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The South East Melbourne Phoenix are arguably one of the most in-form teams of Hungry Jack's NBL26 season. Josh King's side have won four of their past five, including three straight victories against New Zealand, Perth and Brisbane.

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A fired-up Kristian Doolittle proved bad news for the Tasmania JackJumpers, inspiring the Perth Wildcats to a bounce-back win after Thursday’s loss to South East Melbourne.

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Mitsubishi Motors Presents Moments that Mattered. The Phoenix keep surging with dominant wins and look to make a serious tilt towards the championship with the reported signing of Ian Clark. The Kings are rolling post‑FIBA break, showing real championship credentials.

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Melbourne United star Shea Ili is set for another stint on the sidelines, the club announced on Monday. Ili, who has already missed 13 of the club's 20 matches during the Hungry Jack's NBL26 season, will miss the next few rounds of action due to another hamstring injury.

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The city of Brisbane has produced plenty of champions in recent years. From the Lions’ back-to-back AFL crowns to the Broncos’ 2025 NRL Premiership, the city has become accustomed to winning.

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Sitting at 3-5, the Sydney Kings were just hanging on to a spot in the Hungry Jack's NBL26 top six. At that time, they had the seventh-best defence. But that is now a distant memory.

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Brisbane Bullets v New Zealand BreakersMonday, December 22, 7.30pm AEDT Brisbane Entertainment CentreHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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By Damon Lowery. Author’s note – “HOOYAH” is the battle cry of the Navy Seals and is given out to celebrate great efforts & achievements. A “HARDEN UP” is given out when a performance has not been at the expected level.

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There were no Jack McVeigh heroics for the Cairns Taipans in game 201 with the Sydney Kings getting a strong contribution across the board to continue their hot form with an emphatic 119-77 win at Qudos Bank Arena.

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The ladder-leading Adelaide 36ers have locked in one of the NBL26 season’s most talked about players, re-signing import forward Zylan Cheatham on a new two-year deal. The 30-year-old has played a major role in Adelaide’s fast start.

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The Perth Wildcats withstood seven three-pointers for the Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena with Kristian Doolittle taking over with 30 points for the bounce back 94-85 Sunday victory.

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The South East Melbourne Phoenix have reportedly signed former United star Ian Clark for the remainder of the season. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, Clark will replace import Hunter Maldonado, who’s said to have parted ways with the club.

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More injury concerns were the last thing Darryl McDonald wanted in his first game coaching the Brisbane Bullets. But after another heavy defeat, his focus is firmly on effort and making the most of every opportunity.

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Tasmania JackJumpers v Perth WildcatsSunday, December 21, 2.30pm AEDT MyState Bank ArenaHow to watch‍‍Watch every Sunday game live on ESPN and Channel 10. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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Sydney Kings v Cairns TaipansSunday, December 21, 4.30pm AEDT Qudos Bank ArenaHow to watch‍‍Watch every Sunday game live on ESPN and Channel 10. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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The South East Melbourne Phoenix took full advantage of a disjointed Brisbane Bullets by forcing them into an NBL season-high 28 turnovers and to hammer them 107-78 to send them to last place in the standings.

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The Illawarra Hawks never gave up the fight up against the league-leading Adelaide 36ers to give themselves a chance without JaVale McGee and Tyler Harvey, but the Sixers did just enough to prevail 84-78. When news broke that the Hawks would be without both McGee (illness) and Harvey (back) at WIN Entertainment Centre on Saturday, it appeared one of the great NBL26 mismatches against the top-of-the-table 36ers.

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AAP. Australian guard Tyrese Proctor has shone in his first NBA start for Cleveland, but the milestone was spoiled by compatriot Josh Giddey, who played a key role in Chicago’s 136–125 win.

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The Sydney Kings have received a blow on the eve of their Round 13 clash with the Cairns Taipans. Defensive wing Bul Kuol, who has been pivotal in the Kings' three-game win streak, has been ruled out for Sunday's clash with his former team at Qudos Bank Arena due to a knee injury.

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The Perth Wildcats' backcourt depth will be tested during their opening Round 13 clash with the Tasmania JackJumpers. Rising star Ben Henshall will join guard Jaron Rillie (hamstring) on the sidelines for the road game, due to a calf injury.

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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced the list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2026, featuring seven-time NBL MVP Andrew Gaze.

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You often hear about parenthood giving athletes a new perspective. For Cairns Taipans star Jack McVeigh, that shift came years earlier when he met his wife Beth. On Friday night, McVeigh delivered a career-best performance in a moment that carried extra significance.

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The Brisbane Bullets are ramping up their search for a new head coach, moving on Stu Lash this week after just 18 games at the helm. In an interview with 10 News Brisbane, Bullets CEO Mal Watts admitted the club "got it wrong" in hiring Lash, who came into the job with no coaching experience.

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Jack McVeigh delivered a career-best 47 points and lifted the Cairns Taipans to a four-point home win. His scoring surge held off a late New Zealand Breakers comeback. Watch his full game highlights below.

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Illawarra Hawks v Adelaide 36ersSaturday, December 20, 5.30pm AEDT WIN Entertainment CentreHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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South East Melbourne Phoenix v Brisbane BulletsSaturday, December 20, 8pm AEDT John Cain ArenaHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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Jack McVeigh showed he's worth every cent and more that brought him to the Cairns Taipans with a career-best 47 points on scintillating shooting for four-point home win despite a late New Zealand Breakers scare.

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The South East Melbourne Phoenix have received a timely boost ahead of their John Cain Arena Open Air Game against the Brisbane Bullets. Point guard Owen Foxwell, who is averaging 10.8 points, 4.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game this season, will make his long-awaited return from a thigh injury.

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The Wildcats' poor performances in Perth continued on Friday night, as the team lost to South East Melbourne by one point.

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The Illawarra Hawks' championship defence is on life support folllowing Thursday night's loss to Melbourne United at John Cain Arena.

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The defence, rebounding and hustle John Brown III brings to the South East Melbourne Phoenix are unmatched, but his teammates also trusted him to become the match-winner with the ball in his hands in Perth.

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Dean Vickerman couldn't hide devastation for Shea Ili.

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The South East Melbourne Phoenix have granted big man Gorjok Gak a release from the remainder of his contract, effective immediately. Gak, who played with the Phoenix during the NBL24 and NBL26 seasons, has requested to pursue overseas playing opportunities.

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Cairns Taipans v New Zealand BreakersFriday, December 19, 7.30pm AEDT Cairns Convention CentreHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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The South East Melbourne Phoenix shook off a 26-point first half and a 16-point deficit to fire back in the second half with John Brown III the ultimate hero for the 77-76 win over the Perth Wildcats.

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Even playing without Chris Goulding and losing Shea Ili along the way, Melbourne United got back on the NBL winner's list with a strong showing in a Championship Series rematch with the Illawarra Hawks to win 97-75. Both teams came into their third meeting of the season after last year's five-game Championship Series needing a win with Melbourne back to John Cain Arena for three straight matches having lost four straight to slip to second place.

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Melbourne United will be without superstar Chris Goulding for their Round 13 clash with the Illawarra Hawks due to an illness. The three-time NBL champion will be replaced in United's squad by Campbell Blogg. Jesse Edwards passed a game day fitness test and is set to play.

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The Illawarra Hawks' championship defence hangs by a thread heading into Round 13, with Justin Tatum's side currently 6-10 on the season. But with four games in the next 13 days, the Hawks can quickly turn around their fortunes and Finals chances.

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The Perth Wildcats are in the midst of a rough patch, losing three of their past five matches. One player key to the Wildcats' fortunes is their star import Kristian Doolittle.

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Australian guard Josh Giddey has posted his sixth triple-double of the NBA season and grabbed another slice of Chicago Bulls history, piloting his team to a much-needed home win over Cleveland.

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The Brisbane Bullets today confirmed that Stu Lash has stepped down from his role as head coach. Assistant coach Darryl McDonald will take the lead, effective immediately, with the club in advanced discussions around the appointment of a permanent head coach.

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Hoops fans, Spalding is giving you the opportunity to design your own basketball and go in the chance to win 10 basketballs featuring your own design. All fans need to do is download either the NBL or WNBL design template to fill in and work their magic.

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In the latest ESPN 2026 NBA mock draft, New Zealand Breakers' NBL Next Star, Karim Lopez, has solidified his spot as one of the top prospects of his class.

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The National Basketball League (NBL) and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) have today launched the HoopsFest Perth, Adopt-A-Club program, inviting basketball associations across Western Australia to align with an NBL or WNBL club and be part of the HoopsFest experience in January 2026. Delivered in partnership with Basketball WA, the initiative links grassroots associations with elite teams, connecting local clubs into Australia’s biggest basketball festival from 15-18 January.

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While the Sydney Kings' Ignite Cup run is officially over, having played their four games, they may have inflicted enough pain on the Adelaide 36ers' hopes after their big win on Wednesday night in Canberra.

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Sitting at 14-4 in Round 13 of the Hungry Jack's NBL25 season, few teams have caused issues for the Adelaide 36ers to date.

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As Kendric Davis pushes his case back into MVP calculations, veteran coach Brian Goorjian knows the Sydney Kings’ resurgence is about more than one star. Rebuilding the club’s culture has been his priority, with Xavier Cooks and Bul Kuol central to that shift.

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Melbourne United v Illawarra HawksThursday, December 18, 7.30pm AEDT John Cain ArenaHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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Perth Wildcats v South East Melbourne PhoenixThursday, December 18, 9.30pm AEDT RAC ArenaHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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The Sydney Kings continue to rise to the challenge against the NBL's top teams with Kendric Davis and Xavier Cooks combining for 54 points as they came from 18 points down to beat the Adelaide 36ers 97-93 in overtime in Canberra.

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The NBL has a long history of American imports coming to play in the competition, loving it and deciding to stay in Australia long-term.

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Dash Daniels’ strong rookie season with Melbourne United has been years in the making, beginning back in 2021 when he was a 14-year-old in Bendigo.

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The incredible Brian Goorjian will add another personal milestone to his resume on Wednesday night, when his Sydney Kings take on Adelaide in Canberra. The Californian-born master coach, who has won six NBL championships, will stand on the sidelines for his 850th NBL game.

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After back to back road challenges, the Sydney Kings are set for another big test on Wednesday in an Ignite Cup contest against the league leading Adelaide 36ers.

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A lot of credit for the Adelaide 36ers' seven-game win streak is going to stars Bryce Cotton, Zylan Cheatham and Isaac Humphries. And rightfully so, with the trio scoring 55 of their team's 93.2 points a game.

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Wednesday night's Ignite Cup clash between the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers looms as a blockbuster. The hosts at the AIS Arena fixture head into the clash full of confidence following road wins against Perth and Melbourne. A big part of those victories was the play of defensive dynamo Bul Kuol.

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Round 13 is here and it's the 12 days of Christmas, which brings us non-stop basketball this holiday season. It all begins with two of the hottest teams in the league going at it in Sydney and Adelaide, and then it is a big week for teams needing to show their very best, in Perth and Melbourne.

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Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ersWednesday, December 17, 7.30pm AEDT AIS ArenaHow to watch‍‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scores‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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The Tasmania JackJumpers have released the following statement regarding administrator Christine Finnegan.The Tasmania JackJumpers and Tasmania Jewels have today announced the club will farewell long-standing administrator Christine Finnegan at the end of the 2025/26 NBL Season.

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The 14–3 Adelaide 36ers sit atop the ladder on a seven-game winning streak, but one of their three losses this season came against the Sydney Kings back in Round 4. That same Kings side is exactly who Mike Wells’ team will face in Wednesday night’s Ignite Cup clash in Canberra.

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He's a five-time NBL championship-winning coach and now Trevor Gleeson admits he is open to an Australian return.

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For the first time in NBL26, all 10 NBL teams will take to the court as we ready ourselves for a massive run of games.

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Counting down the Top 10 plays from Round 12 of the NBL26 season, presented by Spalding. ‍Watch the full video below.‍.

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Round 12 of the Hungry Jack's NBL26 season was not kind to the Brisbane Bullets. They fell to both Illawarra and Perth by double-digits, seeing their losing streak extend to six games.

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Perth may have returned to the winner's circle on Sunday against Brisbane, but questions still remain around the Wildcats after a patchy period, which has included fourth quarter fades against Adelaide and Sydney.

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A season-high 27-point haul from Dyson Daniels has willed Atlanta past a Paul George-inspired Philadelphia for a crucial NBA win.

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The National Basketball League (NBL) advises the Single Member Tribunal (SMT) has completed its hearing into the incident involving Adelaide 36ers player Nick Rakocevic that occurred during the Adelaide v Melbourne game on Friday, December 12.The SMT deemed the offence of striking as intentional conduct, medium impact, and high contact.

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Melbourne's struggles, Sydney surging, Tasmania makes a run and a whole lot more on this week's episode of NBL Overtime.

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Mitsubishi Motors Presents Moments that Mattered.Jack and Derek break down all the action and drama of Round 12, with United now on a four-game skid and the 36er's taking top spot, flexing their Championship Credentials.

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Dean Vickerman and Fabijan Krslovic summed it up as a "frustrating" weekend for Melbourne United, and it's hard to describe it any other way.

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The good news keeps coming for the Adelaide 36ers right now. Mike Wells' side are riding high on top of the ladder, thanks to winning seven straight games.

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By Damon Lowery.Author’s note – “HOOYAH” is the battle cry of the Navy Seals and is given out to celebrate great efforts & achievements.A “HARDEN UP” is given out when a performance has not been at the expected level.

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The NBL is getting in the festive spirit, with 12 days of giveaways and a busy schedule of high-stakes games that will entertain fans during the holidays.Every day between December 15-26, you'll have the chance to win a range of great prizes via our special advent calendar below.

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Round 12 saw the once championship favourite Melbourne United drop to their fourth straight loss, while the Sydney Kings continue to play some great basketball and start to climb the ladder.

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The Sydney Kings entered NBL26 confident in their frontcourt depth. The early loss of Keli Leaupepe and Jason Spurgin quickly tested that belief and forced a key decision by Brian Goorjian.

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The Perth Wildcats coughed one up to Bryce Cotton's Adelaide 36ers and were destroyed by the Sydney Kings, but hit back emphatically on Sunday to beat the struggling Brisbane Bullets 86-62.The 'Cats were stunned last Sunday with a late 19-2 run by Adelaide to lose in their first time hosting Cotton at RAC Arena and then suffered their equal biggest loss in the venue to Sydney on Friday night.

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