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Perth Lynx star Han Xu.

BasketballCommentsPremiumA difference maker: Rival says Han Xu transforms Perth Lynx

Perth Lynx are chasing their first WNBL championship since 1992 and the man who coached Bendigo to last season’s title has declared star recruit Han Xu has totally transformed the way her team plays.

Craig O'Donoghue

Superstar Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a huge win over Portland Trailblazers. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballThybulle makes long-awaited NBA return in huge loss

Nikola Jokic and his Denver Nuggets posted the highest points tally of the NBA season as they crushed the Portland Trailblazers.

Staff Writers

Maddi Rocci is ready to scrap for the Flyers in a grand final qualifier against Townsville. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballRocci braces for 'war' in win-and-in semi-final clash

Opal Maddy Rocci believes Southside Melbourne can upset Townsville to make the WNBL grand final, while Alicia Froling discusses how she found a new gear.

Sebastian Tan

Jesse Wagstaff.

BasketballCommentsPremiumRillie lauds Wagstaff as Wells explains post-game outburst

Jesse Wagstaff has turned back the clock to win the Paul Rogers Medal in a brilliant display for Perth Wildcats, but Adelaide coach Mike Wells grabbed the attention after the game when he confronted Rillie.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dyson Daniels (5) has been heavily involved as Atlanta proved too good for Philadelphia. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballAussie duo help Hawks to win, Giddey back for the Bulls

Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale have helped Atlanta get back to winning ways, but fellow Aussie Josh Giddey's NBA return could not prevent another Chicago loss.

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Bryce Cotton will not suit up against his former side due to back soreness.

BasketballCotton off! Adelaide star out of critical Wildcats clash

Adelaide 36ers star Bryce Cotton has been ruled out of a critical clash against his former side Perth Wildcats due to back soreness.

Josh Kempton

Ben Henshall and Dylan Windler are expected to be available against Adelaide

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats make call over injured pair ahead of Cotton clash

All eyes were on Ben Henshall and Dylan Windler at Perth Wildcats training after they missed games last weekend due to injury and now coach John Rillie has provided the update on their fitness.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kesha has played a role in dictating the Perth Lynx's WNBL grand final schedule.

BasketballCommentsPremiumIt happened AGAIN! Concert clashes with WA basketball final

After last year’s Perth Wildcats debacle when they were bumped for a Kylie Minogue concert, we’ve got the sequel: The Perth Lynx grand final schedule being impacted by a Kesha gig.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsWildcats import puts up his hand to take on Bryce Cotton

Perth Wildcats will confront former star Bryce Cotton again at home on Friday night and one of their biggest names has made it clear he would relish the chance to guard the five-time NBL MVP.

Craig O'Donoghue

Isobel Borlase's MVP season for Bendigo Spirit has put her in the running for a move to the WNBA. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballTremendous talent: Where next for Spirit's MVP star?

Bendigo Spirit's coach Kennedy Kereama and captain Kelsey Griffin have spoken about Izzy Borlase's MVP season after losing to the Perth Lynx in the semi-finals.

Sebastian Tan

Anneli Maley.

BasketballCommentsPremiumBuilt to win championship: Lynx to play in WNBL grand final

Perth Lynx will play in their third grand final in five seasons after beating Bendigo Spirit on Tuesday night, but unlike the previous years, their coach says this team was built to win the title from day one.

Craig O'Donoghue

Han Xu has helped Perth to a spot in the WNBL final with a victory over the Bendigo Spirit. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPerth book grand final berth with tense semi-final win

The Perth Lynx have made the WNBL grand final for the third time in five years after Han Xu powered them to a semi-final victory against the Bendigo Spirit.

Sebastian Tan

Kristian Doolittle has been recognised for a superb season.

BasketballCommentsWildcats duo on shortlist for NBL awards

Kristian Doolittle is on the shortlist to become the just the second Wildcat ever to win the NBL’s Defensive Player of the Year award alongside Damian Martin - the man who the prize was ultimately named after.

Chris Robinson

Perth Lynx are just one win away from sealing their spot in the WNBL championship series.

BasketballCommentsNever satisfied: Lynx determined to get finals clean sweep

Perth Lynx are one win away from another WNBL grand final, and while they have two chances to secure their ticket to the championship series, the are highly motivated to get it done on Tuesday night.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anthony Edwards has backed up the talk to claim MVP honours in the NBA All-Star game. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballMVP Edwards leads Stars to NBA All-Star win

Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team to NBA All-Star glory in California.

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Kendric Davis scored 30 points to lead the Sydney Kings past the in-form Perth. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Basketball'It's not over': Kings star's clinic spices up MVP race

A day after Bryce Cotton's coach declared the NBL's MVP race over, Sydney star Kendric Davis issued a reminder that forced his legendary coach to weigh in.

Murray Wenzel

Perth Wildcats got thrashed.

BasketballCommentsUnacceptable: JR slams Cats for another huge loss to Kings

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie was furious with the way his team played during an 18-point loss to Sydney and he wasn’t giving them any excuses despite missing several stars due to injury.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alicia Froling's 17 points helped Townsville Fire to a thumping victory against Southside Melbourne. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballGrand final return looms as Fire blaze through Flyers

Townsville Fire's stars have dazzled to steer the minor champions to a semi-final victory in game one of their series against the Southside Melbourne Flyers.

Sebastian Tan

In-form star Kendric Davis led the Sydney Kings to a 102-84 win against Perth. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballDavis leads Kings past Wildcats for 10th-straight win

Kendric Davis had 30 points and 10 assists in 32 minutes as Sydney cruised past fellow NBL title contenders Perth for a 10th-straight win.

Murray Wenzel

JaVale McGee was commanding for the Hawks in their 100-91 win over Melbourne United. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballUnshackled Hawks deliver title blow to United

Defending champions Illawarra, already guaranteed to miss the post-season, have made Melbourne's task to win an NBL title mightily tougher.

Murray Wenzel

Hunting a sixth NBL MVP award, Bryce Cotton's Adelaide coach says the winner is clear and obvious. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Basketball'Not even close': Sixers back Cotton in NBL MVP race

Five-time winner Bryce Cotton appears locked in a battle with Sydney's Kendric Davis for NBL MVP honours, but Adelaide coach Mike Wells says the race is over.

Shayne Hope

Nathan Sobey finished with 19 points as the Phoenix proved too strong for the JackJumpers. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPhoenix shooters light up in big win over JackJumpers

South East Melbourne had seven scorers in double figures and were on fire from three-point range in a powerful offensive performance against Tasmania.

Shayne Hope

A 42-point haul from Bryce Cotton lifted the 36ers to victory over NZ and top spot on the ladder. (Mark Kolbe/AAP PHOTOS)

Basketball'MVP race is over': Cotton-led Sixers comeback sinks NZ

Adelaide pulled off a remarkable NBL comeback against New Zealand behind a 42-point haul from five-time league MVP Bryce Cotton.

Shayne Hope

Han Xu celebrates.

BasketballCommentsLynx one win away from grand final after overcoming Spirit

Perth Lynx are one win away from a WNBL grand final after beating Bendigo Spirit by 10 points, yet coach Ryan Petrik knows his team was still a long way from its best.

Craig O'Donoghue