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Coincidentally all hosts won their games.
Round 18 in NBL means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Auckland where host New Zealand Breakers (15-5) beat league's leader Perth Wildcats (14-6) 83-77 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Perth Wildcats. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 24-10 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game
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The two top sides in the Australian National Basketball League fought out an encounter of play off intensity in front of almost 4000 fans at the North Shore Events Centre on Thursday night, the New Zealand Breakers defeating the Perth Wildcats 83-77.
The Breakers edged a free scoring first quarter 31-24, Kevin Lisch leading the way for the Wildcats and Tom Abercrombie the Breakers main offensive weapon
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CARACAS, Venezuela (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament) FIBA on Tuesday concluded its visit to Venezuela with the draw for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, to be held in Caracas from 2-8 July 2012.
During a colourful ceremony, attended by a large number of officials and dignitaries, the twelve teams, who will be playing for the last three remaining places in the Olympic Basketball Tournament, were divided into four groups of three teams
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Olympic Qualifying Tournament : Jordan, Greece and Puerto Rico in Group A - World Championships - Jan.31, 2012
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Crocs at crossroads - Australia - Jan.31, 2012
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Australian NBL round 17 best performance: Daniel Johnson - Australia - Jan.30, 2012
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NBL Round 17: Perth Wildcats keep a leadership position - Australia - Jan.29, 2012
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Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut to miss 8-12 weeks - Australia - Jan.28, 2012
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Dean Vickerman - Coach Blog 1 - Australia - Jan.28, 2012
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Argentina names eight of men's basketball squad for London - Olympic Games - Jan.27, 2012
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NBL season-high crowd tonight - Australia - Jan.27, 2012
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Bucks' Andrew Bogut out indefinitely with ankle injury - Australia - Jan.27, 2012
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Ready to Roll or be Rolled over - Australia - Jan.27, 2012
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FIBA Basketball World Cup officially launched in Madrid - World Championships - Jan.26, 2012
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Jackson at the double - New Zealand - Jan.23, 2012
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NBL Round 16: Perth Wildcats defeat Kings in the closest game of the week - Australia - Jan.22, 2012
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James and Bryant head Team USA squad - Olympic Games - Jan.17, 2012
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Wagstaff's 25 points give him Player of the Week award - Australia - Jan.17, 2012
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Kyrie Irving might play for Australia in Olympics - Australia - Jan.17, 2012
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Harbour Heat and Breakers Academy enjoy the warm up - New Zealand - Jan.17, 2012
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