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Illawarra Hawks finish NBL title defence on a high

The Illawarra Hawks' championship defence might be over but they finished their NBL season on a high with a big road win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

AAP · Feb 18

Unshackled Hawks deliver title blow to United

Defending champions Illawarra, already guaranteed to miss the post-season, have made Melbourne's task to win an NBL title mightily tougher.

AAP · Feb 15

Breakers stay in NBL finals hunt, end Hawks' hopes

Imports Izaiah Brockington and Parker Jackson-Cartwright combined for 50 points as the NZ Breakers kept their NBL finals hopes alive, at Illawarra's expense.

AAP · Feb 7

Defending NBL champs pip JackJumpers for crucial win

The Illawarra Hawks have avoided a catastrophic loss after Bryce Hamilton's game-tying shot for Tasmania was released a fraction-of-a-second late to count.

AAP · Dec 31, 2025

Melbourne snap NBL losing streak by hammering Hawks

Illawarra's JaVale McGee copped a nasty poked eye and Melbourne's Shea Ili appeared to reaggravate a hamstring issue as United emerged from a night of carnage.

AAP · Dec 18, 2025

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

AAP · Dec 11, 2025

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.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

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.

AAP · Nov 21, 2025

Emotional Bryce Cotton inspires 36ers' NBL win

An emotional and nauseous Bryce Cotton has inspired the Adelaide 36ers to a big victory over reigning NBL champions the Illawarra Hawks.

AAP · Nov 19, 2025

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.

AAP · Nov 7, 2025