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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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'Unbelievable' Delly puts United in reach of NBL glory

Matthew Dellavedova was immense as Melbourne United posted a six-point defeat of Illawarra in game three of the NBL championship series.

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Text message that ignited Kell and Harvey's NBL combo

Trey Kell and Tyler Harvey have been laying plans for a championship series triumph since June 2024, with their dreams now only two wins from becoming reality.

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United call on White to step up in championship series

Melbourne United are calling on former NBA player Jack White to step up in game three of the NBL championship series against the Illawarra Hawks.

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United's Ili no certainty to return in NBL title battle

Melbourne United guard Shea Ili is under an injury cloud after a head knock during game two of the NBL championship series against the Illawarra Hawks.

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Harvey's redemption as Hawks level NBL title series

Tyler Harvey was the hero as the Illawarra Hawks levelled the best-of-five NBL championship series against Melbourne United at 1-1 with a tense road win.

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United eye home comforts in NBL championship series

Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.

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Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush

Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum says he will have no problem with Vaughan Mayberry refereeing his team again, despite a recent blow-up.

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Goulding to the rescue as United stun NBL Hawks at home

Chris Goulding has scored 10 points in the final quarter to lead Melbourne United to an eight-point come-from-behind victory over the Illawarra Hawks.

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Hawks take chip on their shoulder into NBL decider

Illawarra are eyeing a fairytale second NBL title - and first since 2001 - as they prepare for game one of the championship series against Melbourne United.

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