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No LJ, no worries for the WNBL's Southside Flyers

Acting skipper Bec Cole helped ensure the Flyers remain genuine WNBL title contenders. (Brian Cassey/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Even without the legendary Lauren Jackson, the Southside Flyers remain genuine WNBL title contenders, as shown by their hard-fought 75-69 win over Bendigo Spirit at Geelong Arena.

Jackson, the Flyers' 41-year-old captain and the greatest basketballer Australia has produced, suffered a season-ending achilles tear in her tribute game, which Southside lost by a point to the Sydney Flames at John Cain Arena a week ago.

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