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Tall Ferns power boosted the Harbour Breeze to a final win in the first tournament of the Women's Basketball Championship today in Auckland. more »
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
- Harbour's women's basketball win a breeze
Tall Ferns power boosted the Harbour Breeze to a final win in the first tournament of the Women's Basketball Championship today in Auckland.more »
Friday, June 19, 2009
- Protest over loss withdrawn by Saints
The Wellington Saints have accepted their last-gasp National Basketball League (NBL) semifinal loss at Nelson last night, withdrawing a protest after the winning basket was confirmed as legitimate.more »
Thursday, June 18, 2009
- Nelson edge past Wellington
Nelson have elbowed their way into the National Basketball League (NBL) final the hard way -- by overcoming a late deficit to edge past Wellington.more » - Wellington beat Waikato in WBC opening round
Wellington showed their staying power to beat Waikato Wizards in the opening round of the Women's Basketball Championship at North Shore today.more »
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
- Christchurch win in overtime
Paora Winitana rose to the occasion to steer Christchurch into the National Basketball League semifinals last night.more » - Purcell needs re-adjusting to women's game
New Zealand women's basketballer Charmian Purcell says it may take some time to adjust to playing against women again.more »
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
- Hawks run Saints close
Wellington Saints scraped home 80-75 over the Hawke's Bay Hawks in an exciting National Basketball League quarterfinal in Wellington last night.more »
Monday, June 15, 2009
- Lakers roll to 15th title behind Bryant
The Los Angeles Lakers won their 15th championship Sunday with a 99-86 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the NBA finals.more »
Saturday, June 13, 2009
- North Harbour inched out by Wellington Saints
Wellington overcame a lethargic first half to beat North Harbour 84-80 in a National Basketball League match at home today and take some confidence into their play-off game with Hawke's Bay on Tuesday.more »
Friday, June 12, 2009
- North Harbour sink Nelson
North Harbour engineered a superb second half fight back to pip Nelson 76-75 in 14th round National Basketball League action yesterday night.more » - Lakers take 3-1 lead with another ot win
The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a 3-1 lead the NBA finals, rallying to beat the Orlando Magic 99-91 in overtime to move within one win of a 15th championship.more » - Breakers name 10 out of 12 players for next season
The Breakers have filled 10 of 12 spots on their roster with seven occupied by New Zealand players for the Australian National Basketball League beginning in September.more »
Thursday, June 11, 2009
- Pistons defeat Auckland
Defending champions Waikato Pistons grabbed National Basketball League regular season honours and top seeding for the play-offs with an emphatic 108-70 victory over the Auckland Stars in Te Awamutu yesterday night.more »
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
- Orlando finds Magic touch to win over Lakers
Missing for two games, Orlando found its Magic touch.more »
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
- Baskeball NZ names emerging teams
Basketball New Zealand today named two emerging teams to contest the Oceania tournament later this month in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.more »
Monday, June 08, 2009
- Lakers take 2-0 lead over Magic in NBA finals
The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a 2-0 in the NBA finals, beating the Orlando Magic 101-96 in overtime Sunday night.more »
Saturday, June 06, 2009
- Waikato avenge their recent loss with solid win
Reigning champions Waikato have wasted no time in avenging their most recent defeat in the National Basketball League.more »
Friday, June 05, 2009
- Saints squeak past Hawke's Bay
Wellington Saints continued applying heat to the National Basketball League leaders by squeaking past the Hawke's Bay Hawks 85-84 in Porirua last night.more » - New season launch for NZ Breakers
The New Zealand Breakers have the chance to make an immediate statement when the 2009-10 Australian National Basketball League season starts in September.more »
Thursday, June 04, 2009
- Waikato take lead in NBL standings
Waikato took sole possession of the top of the National Basketball League standings with a hard-fought 75-69 victory over North Harbour at Auckland tonight.more »
