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NBL to review shot-clock fiasco in Taipans-Kings clash

The NBL will work with venue operators to ensure there is no repeat of power issues that delayed the Cairns Taipans-Sydney Kings clash by almost an hour.

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Cairns hail Kings' sportsmanship amid shot-clock fiasco

Taipans coach Adam Forde has praised Sydney, who risked their halftime lead in the NBL clash by agreeing to play the second half without a shot-clock.

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Sydney Kings edge Taipans in bizarre NBL thriller

The Sydney Kings have defied a fierce Cairns Taipans fightback and the absence of a shot-clock to win one of the wildest games in NBL history.

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Bullets poised after NBL power rankings shake-up

Two close wins have put Brisbane back in the NBL mix but coach Justin Schueller knows a true test of their credentials is still to come.

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Taipans find offence to shock United on the road

The Taipans notched their highest first-half score on the road in club history on the way to a 115-103 upset NBL defeat of ladder-leading Melbourne United.

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Wildcats keep rolling with fourth straight NBL win

The Perth Wildcats have put a four-game losing streak fully behind them to now enjoy a four-match winning run with an 88-80 victory over the Cairns Taipans.

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Taipans fan banned for remarks to Kings assistant

The NBL has banned a Cairns Taipans fan for directing "multiple inappropriate comments" at Sydney Kings assistant coach Fleur McIntyre during round five.

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Alan Williams stars as Phoenix beat Taipans in NBL

South East Melbourne big man Alan Williams was instrumental in a 13-point defeat of Cairns Taipans

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Breakers stop the rot with NBL win over Taipans

The New Zealand Breakers have snapped a four-game NBL losing streak and run out 10-point winners against the Cairns Taipans.

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Star import's injury mars Taipans' NBL win over Kings

Injury-hit Cairns have shrugged off last week's heartbreaker in Illawarra to claim the prized scalp of Sydney, 87-80, but at a cost.

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Harvey the hero as Hawks stun Taipans in NBL

A last-second three-pointer from Tyler Harvey has sealed the Illawarra Hawks' second win of the NBL season, an 84-83 upset of the Cairns Taipans.

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NBL's Taipans consider legal action after Baynes clash

The Cairns Taipans are considering their legal options following a half-time clash between Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes and their coach Adam Forde.

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Raptors crush NBL outfit Cairns 134-93 in Toronto

The Cairns Taipans have been blown off the court in the first and last quarters on the way to a 41-point loss to NBA outfit Toronto Raptors.

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NBL back tribunal as Bullets lament Baynes hearing

The Brisbane Bullets are displeased with the NBL's tribunal system after Aron Baynes received a five-match ban, but the league will not consider any revisions.

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Baynes to tribunal, Cairns coach Forde escapes sanction

Aron Baynes has been referred to a NBL tribunal, while Cairns coach Adam Forde escaped sanction and Lat Mayen can accept a fine after a fiery Queensland derby.

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Aron Baynes, Mayen ejected as Taipans beat Bullets

Aron Baynes and Lat Mayen were ejected following a physical confrontation on court before the Cairns Taipans beat the Brisbane Bullets 89-86 in the NBL.

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Taipans beat Phoenix after Cook suffers eye injury

Replacement import Tyler Cook suffered a nasty eye injury as South East Melbourne Phoenix fell to Cairns Taipans in Thursday night's NBL clash.

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Breakers celebrate Abercrombie NBL milestone in style

The New Zealand Breakers have risen to the occasion of Tom Abercrombie's 400th NBL game with a season-opening 98-87 home win against the Cairns Taipans.

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Kelly brings 'edge' but no bitterness in NBL return

Coach Mike Kelly says he holds no grudge with his former club Cairns as he plots to rise from the ashes on his NBL return with South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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Could Heilum Luki be the first player of Niuean heritage selected for Origin?

From representing a tiny pacific island nation as a kid, to North Queensland Cowboys prodigy, could Heilum Luki be pulling on the maroons jersey next?

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Shaneice Swain joins the ranks of Australians in the WNBA, drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks

Described as a 19-year-old phenomenon, Cairns basketballer Shaneice Swain is the latest Australian to make it into the top-flight American women's basketball league.

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Kings overpower weary Taipans, advance to NBL decider

The overworked and undermanned Cairns Taipans have finally ran out of puff as the Sydney Kings claimed a tough semi-final series to reach the NBL grand final.

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MVP Xavier Cooks faces season's end with ankle injury

Sydney coach Chase Buford has taken aim at the NBL's referees but his main concern is Xavier Cooks' injured ankle heading into the semi-final against Cairns.

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Cooks hurt, Buford ejected as Taipans level semis

Xavier Cooks' season may be over and the Kings' title defence hanging by a thread after Cairns dramatically levelled their NBL semi-final series.

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Taipans surge past Wildcats into NBL semi-finals

DJ Hogg has propelled the Cairns Taipans into a NBL semi-final clash with the Sydney Kings following a 91-78 do-or-die win over the Perth Wildcats.

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