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Chris Pike
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Writer - NBL, Brisbane Bullets, Perth Lynx, NBL1, NBL1 West, East Perth Eagles, Cockburn Cougars, WAFL, Swan Districts, South Fremantle, Perth Heat

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#FIBAWC 🏀HICKEY THE HERO AS BOOMERS BEAT TALL BLACKS🇦🇺🇳🇿

He made himself an NBL championship hero last season and now Davo Hickey has hit a game clinching three-pointer with Boomers opening FIBA World Cup Qualifiers beating Tall Blacks 84-79.

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Hero Hickey as Boomers beat Tall Blacks
The Australian Boomers came from behind to open their FIBA World Cup qualifying campaign with a thrilling win over the New Zealand Tall Blacks.
www.nbl.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
#NBL26 🏀JACKJUMPERS HELP AYRE GET BOOMERS CHANCE🐜

As Ben Ayre prepares to go into camp with Australian Boomers for the first time, he can't thank everyone involved at Tasmania JackJumpers enough for helping him develop plenty more this season.

Read here: www.jackjumpers.com.au/news/jackjum...
JackJumpers help Ayre get Boomers opportunity
Ben Ayre gives credit to the Tasmania JackJumpers for helping his development further already this season as he prepares to join the Boomers for the first time.
www.jackjumpers.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
#NBL26 🏀BULLETS TO USE BREAK TO REFRESH, RESET☄️

Brisbane Bullets had to deal with a lot in the opening 10 rounds but now there's a chance to take stock, do some hard work, welcome in some new faces and reset for the second half of NBL26.

Read here: www.brisbanebullets.com.au/news/bullets...
Bullets to use break to refresh and reset
The Brisbane Bullets have the chance to now refresh and reset ahead of the second half of NBL26 over the FIBA break.
www.brisbanebullets.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
#NBL26 🏀JACKJUMPERS REWARD HOME FANS FOR LOYALTY🐜

The support from the whole state no matter what is why Scott Roth is so proud of what Tasmania JackJumpers have created, and why it is then extra special to enjoy a win with them like on Sunday.

Read here: www.jackjumpers.com.au/news/jackjum...
JackJumpers reward home fans for loyalty
Scott Roth was delighted to reward the local Tasmania JackJumpers fans with a home win on Sunday after their continued unconditional support.
www.jackjumpers.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
#NBL26 🏀EDWARDS EMBRACES CHALLENGE OF ELITE BIGS⛹️‍♂️

Coming up against Jo Lual-Acuil Jr and JaVale McGee in one weekend is quite the task for any NBL centre, but Melbourne United's Jesse Edwards embraced the challenge with his offensive rebounding match winning.

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Edwards embraces challenge of NBL's elite bigs
Sometimes you can impact winning by more than scoring and Melbourne United centre Jesse Edwards did that on Sunday with his eight offensive rebounds.
authory.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
#NBL26 🏀EDWARDS O-BOARDS KEY AS UNITED BEAT 'CATS⛹️‍♂️

It had all the intensity of a playoff match up and last game before the FIBA break saw Melbourne United will themselves with Jesse Edwards massive on offensive glass for 98-87 win over Perth Wildcats.

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Edwards o-boards key as United beat Wildcats
It was tight and tense the whole way but Melbourne United ended up willing themselves to the 11-point win over the Perth Wildcats.
www.nbl.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
#NBL26 🏀TASSIE SNAP THEIR LOSING RUN, SYDNEY'S WINNING STREAK⛹️‍♂️

Tasmania JackJumpers defied a short turnaround to fire on all cylinders back home on Sunday afternoon to beat Sydney Kings for a third time already this season 104-81.

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Tassie snaps losing run, Sydney's winning streak
The Tasmania JackJumpers ended their losing slide and also the winning run of the Sydney Kings with the 23-point Sunday win in Hobart.
www.nbl.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 6:26 AM
#NBL26 🏀SIXERS WINNING ONLY FOCUS FOR DJ⛹️‍♂️

All DJ Vasiljevic was worried about was bringing NBL success back to Adelaide 36ers when he arrived and he keeps living by that as he sent a reminder of what a game breaker he can be.

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Sixers winning all that matters to DJ
DJ Vasiljevic answered the call with 22 second half points and six three-pointers on Saturday night as he embraces whatever role asked of him at the Adelaide 36ers.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:19 AM
#NBL26 🏀QUICK TURNAROUND NO EXCUSE FOR JACKJUMPERS🐜

The schedule might be working against Tasmania JackJumpers as they look for an improved home performance but there are no excuses as they look to tidy up some costly areas from Friday in Perth.

Read here: www.jackjumpers.com.au/news/turnaro...
Turnaround no excuse with JackJumpers back home
The Tasmania JackJumpers have a quick turnaround from Friday night in Perth to being home on Sunday afternoon but want to play well for their local fans.
www.jackjumpers.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 6:37 AM
#NBL26 🏀FRIDAY WINS SET UP DEFINING SUNDAY BATTLE⛹️‍♂️

Dean Vickerman is looking forward to Melbourne United taking on Jo Lual-Acuil Jr for first time in NBL while Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie wants to find out more about his team heading into FIBA break.

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Friday wins set up United-Wildcats Sunday battle
Melbourne United and the Perth Wildcats will lock horns for the first time in NBL26 on Sunday in the last game before the FIBA break following Friday wins.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
#NBL26 🏀DENG, BANNAN LEAD JACKIES FIGHT IN PERTH🐜

Tasmania JackJumpers fought valiantly led by a combined 55 points and 20 rebounds from Majok Deng and Josh Bannan, but Perth Wildcats did just enough for the 101-95 win.

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Deng, Bannan lead JackJumpers fight in Perth
The Tasmania JackJumpers threw everything at the Wildcats in Perth on Friday ahead of now hosting the Sydney Kings on Sunday.
www.jackjumpers.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#NBL26 🏀HUNTER'S SHOOTING KEY TO PHOENIX RISE⛹️‍♂️

One pleasant surprise this NBL season for Josh King is the three-point shooting of Jordan Hunter as South East Melbourne Phoenix focus on facing Adelaide 36ers trying to go into FIBA break in second spot.

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Hunter's shooting key behind Phoenix's rise
Jordan Hunter already has his career-best three-point shooting totals this season after making another four of them in Thursday's big South East Melbourne Phoenix win.
authory.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
#NBL26 🏀BULLETS TURN ATTENTION TO REFRESH AFTER BREAK☄️

Brisbane Bullets have made it to the FIBA break with a chance for a fresh start but not before a tough home loss to South East Melbourne despite positives including Jacob Holt's showing.

Read here: www.brisbanebullets.com.au/news/bullets...
Bullets now focus on refreshing after break
The Brisbane Bullets didn’t get the home performance they were hoping for heading into the FIBA break but that provides the chance now for a fresh start.
www.brisbanebullets.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
#NBL26 🏀PHOENIX PRESSURE KEY TO BIG BRISBANE WIN⛹️‍♂️

South East Melbourne Phoenix centre Jordan Hunter landed four triples and his team's pressure defence forced Brisbane Bullets into 23 turnovers to allow them to dominate possession game in 103-76 win.

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Phoenix pressure key to Brisbane win
The pressure defence of the South East Melbourne Phoenix allowed them to take control of the Brisbane Bullets and win by 27 points on the road.
www.nbl.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
#NBL26 🏀ICE-BRYCE CHEMISTRY GROWS DESPITE COTTON DURESS⛹️‍♂️

While clearly playing under duress, Bryce Cotton had one of the most efficient games of NBL career and his partnership with Isaac Humphries could be most important to the Adelaide 36ers' prospects.

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Humphries chemistry grows despite Cotton duress
While clearly playing under duress, Bryce Cotton had one of the most efficient games of his NBL career and it's his partnership with Isaac Humphries that could be most important to the Adelaide 36ers'...
authory.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
#NBL26 🏀BULLETS PREVIEW AT HOME v PHOENIX☄️

Brisbane Bullets return to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre this Thursday in their last NBL game before the FIBA break against South East Melbourne Phoenix looking to reward the home fans.

Read here: www.brisbanebullets.com.au/news/preview...
Preview: NBL26 R10 Home v SE Melbourne Phoenix
The Brisbane Bullets dug deep on the road on Saturday with a huge finish and now will try to keep that momentum going on Thursday night back home.
www.brisbanebullets.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Round 9 #NBL26 votes and while Bryce Cotton still leading NBL Player of the Year from Cody Ellis, Jack McVeigh closes the gap. John Brown III still leading Damian Martin's Best Defensive Player but Bul Kuol also closes the gap
November 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
#NBL26 🏀MURRAY THRIVING WITH BULLETS ROLE☄️

When Taine Murray joined Brisbane Bullets for rookie NBL season, he would have just been happy for any court time but he's now an important starter, is given biggest defensive jobs and is thriving.

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Murray thriving thanks to Bullets opportunities
Taine Murray is now playing 23-plus minutes as a crucial member of the Brisbane Bullets as a rookie and he is thankful for the opportunity.
www.brisbanebullets.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
#NBL26 🏀BANGED UP JACKJUMPERS TAKE STOCK BEFORE PERTH🐜

Missing Will Magnay, David Johnson and Anthony Drmic, and giving up a 28-point lead, left Tasmania JackJumpers in a hole, but coach Scott Roth is taking stock before a road return.

Read here: www.jackjumpers.com.au/news/banged-...
Banged up JackJumpers take stock before Perth trip
The Tasmania JackJumpers have crammed 13 games into the opening nine rounds of NBL26 but now have some time to regroup before heading to Perth.
www.jackjumpers.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
#NBL26 🏀SEVEN-MAN SNAKES REVEAL BIG HEARTS🐍

It was the big hearts of his seven-man rotation that Cairns Taipans coach Adam Forde was beaming about despite the overtime loss to Adelaide 36ers with Mojave King a glaring example of grabbing your opportunity.

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Taipans reveal big hearts against the odds
The Cairns Taipans showed enormous heart in an overtime loss to the Adelaide 36ers defying the odds on Sunday afternoon.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
#NBL26 🏀LAUDS LAUDS CHARACTER, FRUSTRATED BY DISPARITY☄️

Stu Lash was proud of the character shown by Brisbane Bullets to almost cause a stunning upset with a 39-point fourth quarter but areas out of their control left him fuming.

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Lash lauds character but frustrated by disparity
Brisbane Bullets coach Stu Lash couldn’t fault his team's brave showing but a 36-11 free-throw count against them caught his ire.
www.brisbanebullets.com.au
November 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
#NBL26 🏀NORTO, LAMAR LEAD BULLETS GUTSY SHOWING☄️

Brisbane Bullets had every reason to think it was too hard against Melbourne United, but they dug deep with a 39-point fourth quarter of which 27 came from Lamar Patterson and Mitch Norton.

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Norton, Patterson lead Bullets gutsy showing
The Brisbane Bullets put in a tenacious performance in Melbourne on Saturday with United having to fight to the death for the 99-93 home victory.
www.brisbanebullets.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
#NBL26 🏀SNAKES HOLDING ON UNTIL DECEMBER 6🐍

Adam Forde was proud of Cairns Taipans' second half fight but can't wait for returns of Sam Waardenburg and Reyne Smith, and hopes they can hold on before FIBA break and get them back by December 6.

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Forde just wants Taipans to get to December 6
Cairns Taipans coach Adam Forde can't fault his team's effort but knows how desperately they need the return of some key bodies.
authory.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
#NBL26 🏀BULLETS PREVIEW AWAY v UNITED☄️

Brisbane Bullets coach Stu Lash has liked his team's ability to bounce back and deal with adversity so far in NBL26, and that's why he is still confident of a strong showing against Melbourne United.

Read here: www.brisbanebullets.com.au/news/preview...
Preview: NBL26 R9 Away v Melbourne United
The Brisbane Bullets head to Melbourne to take on the league-leading United on Saturday.
www.brisbanebullets.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 AM
#NBL26 🏀KENYON, DJ THRIVE IN NEW SIXERS' ROLES⛹️‍♂️

Mike Wells' decision to change up Adelaide 36ers' starting group couldn’t have worked out better with Matt Kenyon brilliant defensively while DJ Vasiljevic went on a scoring spree like few NBL players can.

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Kenyon, DJ thrive in new Sixers' roles
Matt Kenyon into the starting five and DJ Vasiljevic off the bench worked a treat as the Adelaide 36ers hit the road and beat the Tasmania JackJumpers.
authory.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:40 AM