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Ally Wilson needs a protective mask.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx star won’t get her fitted mask in time to face Geelong

Perth Lynx star Ally Wilson had to adjust to wearing a mask against Southside Melbourne Flyers on Sunday and she won’t have a more comfortable mask to wear until after Tuesday night’s game against Geelong.

Craig O'Donoghue

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led OKC to victory over Memphis, their 10th win in 11 games. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumThunder, Pistons continue to set pace in NBA

Defending NBA champions Oklahoma City and Detroit have both recorded road wins, over Memphis and Philadelphia, to lead their respective conferences.

Staff Writers

Anneli Maley's 22 points have helped Perth to a thrilling WNBL win over the Flyers. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumMaley stars in late comeback as Lynx beat Flyers

Perth have ended the Southside Melbourne Flyers' chances of winning their third straight match for the first time in more than 600 days in thrilling fashion.

Sebastian Tan

Anneli Maley was inspirational.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx produce another epic comeback as Maley inspires again

Perth Lynx were gone when they trailed by 16 points late in the third quarter against Southside, but co-captain Anneli Maley had other ideas and inspired her team to an incredible victory.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton embraces Dylan Windler.

BasketballCommentsPremiumRillie lauds Perth’s attitude after winning Cotton challenge

Perth Wildcats have beaten former superstar Bryce Cotton in their first match against him and the victory all came down to the way the team prepared and then stuck to a specific plan.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton took on Perth Wildcats for the first time.

BasketballCommentsWildcats surge home to claim victory over Cotton’s 36ers

Perth Wildcats had plenty of eyes on them as they took on Bryce Cotton for the first time and they have won the most important battle with a seven-point victory over Adelaide 36ers.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dyson Daniels gets some air time on a successful night for the Hawks against the Lakers. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumAussie duo enjoy NBA highs, but Giddey goes down again

Josh Giddey and his Chicago Bulls have suffered back-to-back NBA defeats, but fellow Aussies Dyson Daniels and Tyrese Proctor enjoyed the taste of victory.

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Sania Feagin (right) has helped Adelaide to a resounding WNBL win over the Sydney Flames. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumAdelaide lose WNBA import in strike down of Flames

The Adelaide Lightning have defeated a lacklustre Sydney Flames 88-71, but one of their star imports may be out for some time after picking up a knee injury.

Sebastian Tan

Bryce Cotton faces Perth for the first time on Sunday.

BasketballCommentsMission: Not Impossible? How Wildcats can slow down Bryce

Bryce Cotton will be determined to have a massive game against the Perth Wildcats on Sunday and one expert has made it clear that the club must focus on one thing to stop him from running wild.

Craig O'Donoghue

Melbourne United guard Tyson Walker scored 24 points in the team's NBL win over the Phoenix. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumUnited bounce back, unpick Phoenix for Throwdown win

A tight contest between the NBL's top two sides was blown open after halftime as Melbourne United broke down South East Melbourne for an 11-point derby win.

Murray Wenzel

Marianna Tolo has tipped in the winning basket for the Bendigo Spirit against the luckless Capitals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumTolo delivers final moment magic to down Capitals

The Bendigo Spirit have held on to defeat the UC Capitals in a see-sawing contest, with Izzy Borlase and Marianna Tolo stepping up to claim the WNBL victory.

Sebastian Tan

Amy Atwell has had a tough start to the season.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx coach takes blame for Atwell’s shooting woes

Perth Lynx star Amy Atwell has made her name as a three-point weapon, but she’s been horribly off target this season, and now the club’s coach is blaming himself for not making her job easier.

Craig O'Donoghue

Casey Prather has fallen just shy of a double-double in leading Brisbane to victory in Tasmania. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumPrather keeps cool as Bullets edge out JackJumpers

The JackJumpers have lost another tight home game, Brisbane star Casey Prather the difference with some clutch, final-minute plays.

Murray Wenzel

Giannis Antetokounmpo has led the Bucks to victory in their NBA Cup title defence opener. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumGiddey's Bulls run over by red-hot Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo has starred as the Milwaukee Bucks began their NBA Cup title defence with a 126-110 win over Josh Giddey's Chicago Bulls.

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Olivia Epoupa answered the call of a long-time friend and former teammate to return to Australia. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumHow a text message from a friend helped fan the Flames

Sydney's French import hasn't made a smooth start to life at the Flames after an 11th-hour signing with the WNBL side, but she knows she will get better.

Sebastian Tan

Alicia Froling impressed with 11 points and 13 rebounds in Townsville's easy road win over Geelong. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumVisitors fire up to spoil Venom coach's WNBL milestone

The Fire have finished their five-game road tour to start the WNBL season with another win, seeing off the Geelong Venom after a third-quarter scare.

Sebastian Tan

Suns guard Jalen Green celebrates a three-pointer on his way to 29 points against the Clippers. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumGreen light shines at last as Suns blunt Clippers

Jalen Green made up for a late start to the season by bagging 29 points in his debut for Phoenix as the Suns outplayed the LA Clippers in their NBA clash.

Jack Thompson

Former Wildcat Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsPremiumChess game is coming: Bryce inside knowledge works both ways

Perth Wildcats know Bryce Cotton’s game like the back of their hand, but the problem is that he knows everything about them too, so coach John Rillie knows anything could happen on Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Shaneice Swain made an impressive return from injury in the Flames' win over the Capitals. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumFlames extinguish Capitals to end WNBL losing streak

The Sydney Flames have defeated the UC Capitals 73-64 to end their WNBL losing streak, simultaneously dealing Canberra their third consecutive loss.

Sebastian Tan

Owen Foxwell was pivotal as the Phoenix rose to beat the JackJumpers in Launceston. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumHamilton puts on a show but Phoenix upstage JackJumpers

Bryce Hamilton put on a show in Launceston, but it wasn't enough as the JackJumpers lost a dramatic contest 103-102 to the Phoenix.

Murray Wenzel

Late heroics by Zylan Cheatham (centre) helped the 36ers to a four-point road win in Christchurch. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumBreakers go cold late as 36ers grind out road win

The New Zealand Breakers looked set to take Adelaide's scalp, before a six-minute scoring drought in the final quarter cost the hosts in Christchurch.

Murray Wenzel

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 46 points in the Cavaliers' win over the Philadelphia 76ers. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumCavalier attitude pays off to guide Cleveland home

A season-high 46-point haul for Donovan Mitchell sparked a second-half revival as Cleveland homed in on a 132-121 NBA victory over Philadelphia.

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Bryce Cotton is preparing to play against Perth Wildcats on Sunday.

BasketballCommentsPremiumCotton comments add more intrigue to relationship with Cats

Bryce Cotton is days away from his first clash against the Perth Wildcats, and a fresh comment has provided more intrigue over how he feels about his departure.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kelsey Griffin is banking on her 14th WNBL season providing plenty of drama, like a Hollywood movie. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumVeteran sees similarities in WNBL and Hollywood epic

Bendigo veteran Kelsey Griffin says the WNBL is more than a competition, while Adelaide's Steph Talbot is focused on helping her side return "to their roots".

Sebastian Tan