Melbourne had multiple contributors in a 115-88 deconstruction of a wounded Brisbane that severely dented the Bullets' NBL post-season hopes.
Murray Wenzel
Perth Wildcats star Keanu Pinder has been in remarkable form since moving to the bench for the start of games and his performances have been so good that an opposition coach wants him to win a NBL award.
Craig O'Donoghue
Without injured star Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks were no match for the Boston Celtics in the first meeting of last season's NBA Finals teams.
Staff Writers
Bendigo are flying at the top of the WNBL ladder with three rounds to play, but there is a five-team scrap below them to nab a post-season berth.
The Wildcats lost to Cairns on Saturday, but one Perth fan walked out of RAC Arena as a big winner after securing a big payday for hitting this half-court bomb. WATCH IT HERE
Craig O’Donoghue
Perth Wildcats have slumped to fifth on the ladder following a dramatic double overtime loss to Cairns Taipans at home and coach John Rillie said the result all came down to an inability to handle big moments.
Perth Lynx demanded higher standards from themselves all week and produced a stunning performance against Sydney.
The Philadelphia 76ers have defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by three points at home, while Josh Green's Charlotte were beaten 102-97 at home by Portland.
Kendric Davis produced another top-drawer performance as Adelaide beat Sydney to move into the NBL's top six and push the Kings from second to fourth.
Brisbane's import pair Casey Prather and Keandre Cook have steered the injury-hit Bullets to victory in New Zealand to keep their NBL season alive.
Perth Lynx may be in second spot on the WNBL ladder but the team has been well below its best and that’s prompted a players only meeting to demand high standards.
Perth Wildcats have been starting games with youngsters and then they bring their big names off the bench in the opening minutes. It didn’t work against Melbourne but coach John Rillie isn’t ready to change.
Scottie Barnes had 25 points for the Toronto Raptors, including a key basket in the end, to beat the Atlanta Hawks by three points in their NBA clash.
There's no stopping LeBron James, at 40 years of age, as he extends his NBA record.
Illawarra have missed the chance to go two wins clear on top of the NBL ladder after suffering a second shock loss to last-placed Cairns.
Justin Chadwick
Atlanta NBA coach Quin Snyder has responded to links to the vacant Boomers job after his side, featuring breakout Australian Dyson Daniels, fell to Detroit.
Jimmy Butler will be suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, this time for two games.
Perth Wildcats sharpshooter Bryce Cotton was held to just 14 points in his 250th NBL game as Melbourne United posted a tense win on the road.
Shayne Hope
Perth Wildcats have fallen from second place on the NBL ladder to fourth following a loss to Melbourne United in a game that had wild swings and almost an amazing comeback from the home team.
Jaylen Adams required treatment on a back injury but was one of Sydney's best when it mattered most in an important NBL win over South East Melbourne.
Nikola Jokic needed just three quarters to post his 19th triple-double of the NBA season as the Denver Nuggets thrashed the Philadelphia 76ers.
Competition for fans, media and sponsors is fierce in all sports but the new WNBL CEO can see the benefits of women’s sports working together so they all succeed.
The Great Southern Basketball Carnival was “bigger than ever” this year with more than 80 teams taking to the courts at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on the weekend
Jacki Elezovich
Perth Wildcats have received a commitment from the Labor party to help them to build a training facility that will be the envy of every other team in the NBL.
