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Self sacrificeLynx reveal tactical reason why Sami’s scoring has dried up

Sami Whitcomb forced her way into the WNBA as a dominant shooter but despite not producing those games for Perth Lynx this season, coach Ryan Petrik couldn’t be happier with her.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballMelb United win eighth straight in NBL

Melbourne United have staved off a late surge by the Bullets to win their eighth straight game in the NBL, running out 84-82 victors in Brisbane.

Fraser Barton

URGENCY REQUIRED Coach challenges Wildcats to start fast against Hawks

Perth Wildcats have a 6-2 record but they’ve been doing it the hard way after starting badly and coach Scott Morrison is demanding answers

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballLeBron's Lakers too strong for Nets in NBA

The Brooklyn Nets have stumbled in a 106-96 home defeat to the LA Lakers but there were NBA wins for championship hopefuls Golden State and Philadelphia.

AAP

LISTEN NOWThe Dribble: Vic Law and Ash Isenbarger

Wildcats import Vic Law joins The Dribble on the two-year anniversary of his NBA debut. Plus Lynx star Ash Isenbarger reveals the true impact WA’s border closures have had on part time athletes.

Samantha Rogers

The Dribble Lynx star reveals off-court impact of border closure

Ash Isenbarger celebrated the best game of her WNBL career last Wednesday and then felt the crushing reality of WA’s border closure on her photographic business the following day.

Craig O'Donoghue

The DribbleThe terrifying lung surgery that changed Law’s life

Vic Law has been unstoppable for the Perth Wildcats this season but when he reported feeling faint after a college game, scans revealed a serious lung problem which threatened to stop more than his basketball.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCreeks powers Phoenix to NBL win

South East Melbourne Phoenix have recorded back-to-back NBL wins thanks to a dominant performance from Mitch Creek against the Cairns Taipans.

Darren Snowdon

Tough timesPremiumSOS meeting comes up short say WA clubs

Perth Glory chief executive says the club is in limbo, forced to run on skeleton staff as the WA government border backflip and COVID-19 pandemic bites.

Nick Taylor

BasketballBulls win as Oklahoma come up short in NBA

Chicago have defied a final-quarter surge from Josh Giddey's Oklahoma City Thunder to win by one point after leading by as many as 28.

Murray Wenzel

SportWNBL: The effect of McGowan’s dagger through Lynx hearts

WA Premier Mark McGowan’s border announcement last week hit the Perth Lynx camp hard. Coach Ryan Petrik opens up on the latest setback in a difficult year.

Megan Hustwaite

BasketballCountry road: Creek’s plan to inspire on local Vic trip

South East Melbourne plays its first home game in more than a month on Tuesday night but this is a match up with a big difference. Phoenix star Mitch Creek reveals why.

Michael Randall

BasketballHawks' Froling boys batter Adelaide in NBL

Brothers Harry and Sam Froling combined for 45 points and 17 rebounds as their Illawarra Hawks side returned to form with a 100-89 NBL home win over Adelaide.

Adrian Warren

BasketballButtler's Heat too hot for LeBron's Lakers

Jimmy Butler broke LeBron James' record for triple-doubles in Miami colours and the Heat held on at home to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-107 in the NBA.

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BasketballPerth, Townsville unbeaten in Rd 8 WNBL

Perth and Townsville have registered perfect rounds in the WNBL, winning both of their games in an eventful week of women's basketball.

Fraser Barton

BasketballPhoenix dominate JackJumpers in NBL

A dominant third quarter display has helped the South East Melbourne Phoenix record their fourth NBL win of the season, beating Tasmania 76-63 in Hobart.

Fraser Barton

Donning the cape Super Mabrey stars to rally flat Perth Lynx

Perth Lynx struggled for most of the game against Sydney Uni Flames but there was no way that Marina Mabrey was going to let them lose.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballMiddleton takes charge for Bucks in NBA

The Milwaukee Bucks have claimed a 133-127 NBA victory over the Sacramento Kings behind the play of veterans Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday.

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BasketballKings defeat Bullets, snap NBL losing run

The Sydney King are back in the NBL winner's circle following a dominant 97-73 home victory over the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Bank Arena.

Fraser Barton

On the road Premium‘Nothing funny’ about border delay for Wildcats coach

Perth Wildcats have been interstate for four weeks and were expecting to play in WA on February 6. Now they’re anticipating decisions on their future.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballPremiumKings draw on Baggy Green inspiration for unique concept

The Sydney Kings have created a concept similar to one made famous by the Aussie cricket team to honour the 200-plus players who have donned the iconic purple and gold.

Matt Logue

Not happyLynx coach calls for more protection for star WNBA trio

Perth Lynx have a team filled with superstars but those big names are already getting targeted by the opposition, and coach Ryan Petrik has had enough.

Craig O'Donoghue

Proud coachWildcats escape border drama with brilliant fightback

Perth Wildcats had every reason to say life was too hard when they trailed by 13 points, but they dug in and dominated to beat the Illawarra Hawks.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballWildcats surge in NBL win over Hawks

In a clash between two of the NBL's hottest teams, the Perth Wildcats have prevailed 94-78 over the Illawarra Hawks after a blistering second half of shooting.

Fraser Barton