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Chastened Hawks prevail as restocked Bullets fire

Brisbane's reinforcements fired but JaVale McGee, who had 30 points and 10 rebounds, ensured the Illawarra Hawks notched a much-needed home NBL win

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No McVeigh, no worries as Cairns stun Hawks in boilover

Cairns have overcome the absence of superstar Jack McVeigh to post a shock 17-point win over Illawarra on enemy territory.

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Hawks pip Phoenix in wild NBL overtime nail-biter

QJ Peterson and JaVale McGee dominated down the stretch, helping Illawarra overcome a series of self-inflicted wounds to edge the Phoenix in an overtime epic.

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United hang on to win heartstopper over Hawks

A stunning JaVale McGee bomb from beyond halfway has arrived fractionally late for Illawarra, allowing Melbourne United to sneak home in Wollongong.

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Sydney Kings deliver big blow to NBL reigning champions

After winning their last six NBL meetings, the Illawarra Hawks had no answer to a rampant Sydney Kings outfit, who cruised to a comfortable 98-71 victory.

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Triple treat as Hawks soar high on road to recovery

Thanks to a triple threat, the Illawarra Hawks have continued to build some momentum for their NBL championship defence with a 17-point win in Cairns.

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Battling Hawks trounce top-ranked Melbourne in boilover

The Illawarra Hawks have shown their championship defence is far from done, with JaVale McGee masterminding a comprehensive 14-point win over Melbourne United.

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Late free-throw drama as 36ers edge out Hawks

Adelaide have improved their season record to 6-2 after holding off a fast-finishing Illawarra Hawks outfit before a sell-out crowd in Adelaide.

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Breakers live up to their name to destroy NBL champions

The New Zealand Breakers kept the foot down this time and destroyed the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points for their first road win of the NBL season.

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Phoenix trounce reigning NBL champs by 40 points

Angus Glover has put on a perimeter shooting masterclass, leading South East Melbourne Phoenix to a 116-76 demolition of the struggling Illawarra Hawks.

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Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start

Tyler Harvey led the way as Illawarra finally got their NBL title defence heading in the right direction while Brisbane slumped to a 1-4 start to the season.

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Hawks coach slams NBL's treatment of star big man

Fired-up Illawarra coach Justin Tatum has criticised the NBL after their loss to NZ Breakers, saying the league don't deserve an ex-NBA ace like JaVale McGee.

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Assist record falls as Breakers light up Ignite Cup

Parker Jackson-Cartwright set a new assist record as the New Zealand Breakers notched their first win of the NBL season, thumping the Illawarra Hawks.

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NBL champs Hawks crash to 0-2 after Wildcats loss

Superstar Javale McGee appears to have avoided major injury but Illawarra remain winless in their NBL title defence, losing to Perth 92-84.

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JackJumpers prevail despite McGee starring for Hawks

The Tasmania JackJumpers have withstood a brilliant NBL debut from three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee to beat the Illawarra Hawks.

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NBL 2025-26 championship contenders at a glance

Bryce Cotton's bombshell move puts the Adelaide 36ers in title mode, while new-look Cairns are dark horses among the contenders for Illawarra's crown.

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Close-game kings Canberra show value of clutch wins

Winning big moments can be the difference between top four and missing finals, and it's no more evident than in Canberra and St George Illawarra's seasons.

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'So special': NBL star back after one-punch attack

Harry Froling was left fighting for life in hospital after a one-punch attack but will make his return to elite basketball less than three years later.

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NBL's last-gasp offer ahead of Supreme Court date

The NBL has met with club owners as the stoush between league boss Larry Kestelman and Illawarra owner Jared Novelly prepares to hit the NSW Supreme Court.

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Dellavedova gives his championship MVP trophy to rival

Melbourne United guard Matthew Dellavedova has given away his NBL championship series MVP trophy to rival Will Hickey.

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Hawks 'brotherhood' on cusp of NBL fairytale

Illawarra are out to write the final chapter in their rags-to-riches NBL story when they host Melbourne United for game five of the championship series.

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NBL 'March Madness' reaches climax in title decider

An unpredictable NBL championship series will be decided in Wollongong on Sunday when the Illawarra Hawks host Melbourne United.

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'There's animosity': NBL decider personal for Hickey

Will Hickey has blossomed into a bona fide NBL star since leaving Melbourne United for an opportunity with Illawarra, and is now only a win away from a title.

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Battered Hawks upset United to force NBL title decider

The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the injury-hit Illawarra Hawks pulled off a remarkable road win over Melbourne United.

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Basketball Australia probing Tatum's spray at NBL refs

Justin Tatum has vented his frustration after match officials opted not to stop game three of the NBL championship series when Trey Kell was injured.

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