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SportAustralian Associated PressJazz get away with one against the Cavs
The Utah Jazz have survived a late surge from the Cleveland Cavaliers to prevail 109-108 and extend their NBA winning streak to four games.The Jazz couldn't do anything but hope a potential game-winning shot by Darius Garland with 2.
SportAustralian Associated PressCambage left out of Opals World Cup squad
Liz Cambage's absence from next year's FIBA Women's World Cup has been confirmed with the Australian basketball star left out of the Opals squad announced on Monday.Cambage declared on Sunday she had "zero" interest in representing Australia and her wish has been granted.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaNBA 2021: Best bets for all the biggest games on Monday
Josh Lloyd highlights the best value on the batting markets for Monday's action in the NBA. Read more here.
SportAustralian Associated PressBryce Cotton stars in Wildcats' NBL romp
Reigning NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has produced a vintage performance as a new-look Perth Wildcats continued their strong start to the season with a crushing 90-67 victory over Cairns Taipans at RAC Arena.Cotton, who missed last season's playoffs due to a quadriceps injury, scored 31 points and hit six three-pointers in a starring role to end the opening round.
SportAustralian Associated PressSydney Kings beat Melbourne United in NBL
Melbourne United's NBL title defence has started with a slip despite a defiant late fightback in their 79-74 defeat to the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena.With captain and sharpshooter Chris Goulding out injured and just three members of their championship-winning team on court, United struggled offensively against a enthusiastic Sydney side.
SportAustralian Associated PressCanberra spoil Heal's WNBL coaching return
University of Canberra Capitals captain Kelsey Griffin showed her warrior spirit and together with an auspicious debut for Brittney Sykes, provided the offence to deny Shane Heal a successful return to the WNBL.The Caps overturned a nine-point point half-time deficit to beat the Sydney University Flames 58-55 Flames at Qudos Bank Arena.
SportAustralian Associated PressHawks defeat error-riddled 36ers in NBL
The Illawarra Hawks underlined their early standing as one of the NBL's prime championship contenders after starting their campaign with a convincing 81-71 victory over the Adelaide 36ers.Bronze medal-winning Tokyo Olympian Duop Reath (18 points, nine rebounds) top-scored on his NBL debut, while Justinian Jessup (17 points, four steals) exploded during a decisive 26-15 third quarter which saw the Hawks assume total control.
SportAustralian Associated PressBulls clip the Nets in NBA east battle
The Chicago Bulls have finished strongly to take down the Brooklyn Nets 111-107 in their NBA eastern conference top-two showdown.Boomers star Patty Mills, who scored 12 points, gave Brooklyn their biggest lead at 71-60 with 6:34 minutes left in the third quarter but that was as good as it got for the hosts.
SportAustralian Associated PressLiz Cambage has 'zero' interest in Opals
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage is likely to have played her last game for the Opals after declaring she has "zero" interest in representing Australia at next year's Women's World Cup in Sydney.Basketball Australia (BA) will name a preliminary 24-player squad on Monday, with Cambage set to miss out.
SportYahoo SportsMavs rule out Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis against Grizzlies due to injuries
The Grizzlies will be without their leading scorer, Ja Morant, for the contest.
SportYahoo SportsHornets place LaMelo Ball, 3 others in NBA's COVID health and safety protocols
The Hornets did not reveal whether any player tested positive for COVID-19.
SportYahoo SportsLeBron James explains why he was angry with the way the NBA handled his positive COVID-19 test
LeBron James believes he should have immediately received a follow-up test after testing positive for COVID-19.
SportAustralian Associated PressMunford leads Phoenix to big NBL win
A dominant performance from new import Xavier Munford has inspired South East Melbourne Phoenix to a dominant 89-65 victory over New Zealand Breakers in their NBL season opener.Munford marked his league debut with 27 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals as the Phoenix made light work of the understrength Breakers in Saturday's clash at John Cain Arena.
SportAustralian Associated PressDurant, Mills lead Nets past Timberwolves
Patty Mills's stellar NBA season keeps getting better with the Boomers captain playing another strong hand in Brooklyn's 110-105 win over Minnesota.The Nets guard added 23 points and three assists to play the major support act to Kevin Durant, who scored a game-high 30 points as they held off the Timberwolves in New York.
SportYahoo SportsFantasy Basketball: Waiver wire pickups for Week 8
Get a boost to your fantasy hoops lineups with our waiver wire recommendations heading into Week 8.
SportAustralian Associated PressJackJumpers make mark in maiden NBL win
After 25 years in the national basketball wilderness, Tasmania has sent a message that perhaps won't go unnoticed by other sports pondering expansion.The island state's JackJumpers scrapped their way to a thrilling 83-74 overtime win over the Brisbane Bullets in their maiden NBL game on Friday night.
SportAustralian Associated PressLaw stars as Wildcats shine in new era
Prized recruit Vic Law has starred as NBL powerhouses Perth Wildcats ushered in a new era in style with a season-opening 85-73 victory over Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena.The ex-Brisbane Bullets player scored 21 of his game-high 37 points in an electric first half on Friday as the Wildcats started their quest for a 36th straight playoff appearance in winning fashion.
SportAustralian Associated PressJackJumpers claim thrilling debut NBL win
The Tasmania JackJumpers have scrapped their way to a dramatic nine-point overtime victory over the Brisbane Bullets in their NBL debut.The league's newest franchise held their nerve to win 83-74 at Hobart's MyState Bank Arena as Brisbane star Nathan Sobey was fouled out of the game in the dying stages.
SportAustralian Associated PressSuns, Grizzlies set records in NBA wins
Cam Johnson and Cameron Payne have both scored 19 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a franchise-record 18th win in a row, beating the Detroit Pistons 114-103 on Thursday night.Johnson and Payne sparked a stellar effort from the Suns bench, who finished with 48 points.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaNBA 2021: Best bets for all the biggest games on Friday
After a 5-1 day on Thursday, Josh Lloyd looks to cash in on the NBA betting markets for Friday's games. Read more here.
SportYahoo SportsHS basketball player arrested after allegedly punching opponent in handshake line
A video shows a student punching an opposing player in the head instead of shaking his hand.
SportAustralian Associated PressVirus keeps Breakers coach sidelined
New Zealand Breakers assistant coach Mody Maor's assessment that "it's different than the way you'd like to prepare" is probably selling the build-up to their NBL opener short.Maor will coach the side against title fancies South East Melbourne Phoenix on Saturday with head coach Dan Shamir among nine members of the touring party, including some players, still recovering after testing positive to COVID-19.
SportAustralian Associated PressBucks pip Hornets on LaMelo's career night
The Milwaukee Bucks have overturned an 18-point deficit against the Charlotte Hornets with a Giannis Antetokounmpo go-ahead lay-up with two seconds left in regulation snatching a 127-125 home victory.Antetokounmpo had 40 points and 12 rebounds and Khris Middleton added 21 points for the Bucks, who have extended their winning streak to eight games.
SportAustralian Associated PressJackJumpers eye aggressive NBL start
Newcomers the Tasmania JackJumpers have vowed not to back down from an aggressive playing style ahead of their NBL debut.The league's 10th franchise will host the Brisbane Bullets in Hobart on Friday night in front of what is expected to be a 5000-strong sold-out crowd at MyState Bank Arena.
