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Brad&Boti: Crying in Commentary
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ROUND 4 of the NBL certainly had its highs - and lows - with the 36ers in particular doing a "Jekyll and Hyde" routine while Tasmania continued to show its class. Brad Rosen and I watched it all and have our report for you at this week's Brad&Boti podcast.
That's More Like It for 36ers, Hawks
DEJAN Vasiljevic drove a stake through New Zealand's heart tonight, building on another big game from centre Isaac Humphries as Adelaide started NBL Round 5 with a monster fourth quarter that clinched a terrific 97-85 road win.
NBL Rd5 Rankings, Tips: 3 Top Game Contenders
SUPER tough call on what should rate as this round’s NBL Game of the Week, Tasmania hosting Melbourne in a top-of-the-table clash, surging South East Melbourne at home to New Zealand, or those bitey Taipans of Cairns entertaining Sydney.
NBL TotW4: A weekend of South East magic
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TASMANIA looked the part in beating the Kings (again) this time in Sydney. And Melbourne’s double over Illawarra and New Zealand stood out as well. But in the end, two wins – even over league lesser lights – but by a combined margin of 40 points had the Phoenix as our Round 4 Team of the Week.
Kings jacked off in quality NBL round finish
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JACKJUMPER import Jordon Crawford yesterday shredded defending NBL champion Sydney with 14 points in two minutes to start the fourth quarter of what ultimately would be a 105-95 road win for Tasmania and a new record high score for the fledgling club.
Yes, that's the way to win a game
YES, that's the way to set up a victory. Start your best five-man combination, shorten your substitution rotation, make sure players are clear on their roles, play through your strengths and, oh yeah, have your assistant coach stay in the background where he belongs.
Hawks have a crack but United too good
WITH the return of All Star centre Jo Lual-Acuil, Ariel Hukporti staked his strongest claim yet for even more minutes, producing a 21-point, 10-rebound stat line as United cooked the Hawks in Wollongong 101-91.
Phoenix rise from Adelaide's ashes
THE verdict is in. CJ Bruton, Olympic Boomer, six-time champion at three different clubs, long-time knowledgeable assistant, currently is way out of his depth as an NBL coach. Last night’s 85-102 home loss to South East Melbourne reinforced a prospect only Illawarra has challenged, that the 36ers are the worst team in the league.
Brad&Boti: Round and Round we Went
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YES, NBL Round 3 was a goodie in terms of some of the results it threw up but some of the games were a bit of a throw-up too and not necessarily of the high standard we have come to expect nor led to believe will be the norm. That’s where Brad Rosen remains the voice of reason and me the noise of treason.
NBL Rd4 Rankings, Tips and DJ in 36ers' spin cycle
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THE deal is done. Dejan "DJ" Vasiljevic is an Adelaide 36er who could even suit this round as the Sixers look to build on their win over Illawarra and re-ignite a spluttering 2023-24 season.
