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Hawks down Breakers 80-64 in NBLWollongong Hawks have beaten New Zealand Breakers 80-64 to end a five-game winning streak for the NBL's defending champions and ladder leaders. Adelaide end five-game losing run in NBLAdelaide have scored a thrilling 79-74 NBL win over Townsville, ending a five-game losing streak in the process. Cairns coach tips battle for NBL 1-2NBL pacesetters Perth and New Zealand are no certainties to claim the top two spots according to Cairns coach Aaron Fearne. Adelaide mentor pushed for Opals coachAdelaide's Peter Buckle has the support of former Opals mentor Tom Maher to become the next Australian women's basketball coach. Taipans bite Perth 76-67 in CairnsThe Taipans were too strong for Perth, winning the NBL game in Cairns 76-67 on Friday night. Gold Coast beat Sydney 84-72 in NBLGold Coast started slowly but eventually downed the Sydney Kings 84-72 in their NBL game in Sydney. Rollers eyeing more Paralympic gloryAustralia's men's wheelchair basketballers are not taking their world champion status for granted as the clock ticks down to the London Paralympics. Olympic gold not the focus for Opals: GrafThe Opals have a tough fight on their hands to claim an elusive gold medal at the London Games, says Australian women's basketball coach Carrie Graf. Kevin Love suspended for stamping on ScolaMinnesota forward Kevin Love has been suspended for two games for stamping on Houston player Luis Scola. Crocs defeat 36ers 89-71 in NBLLuke Schenscher top-scored with 22 points for the Townsville Crocodiles in their 89-71 win over Adelaide 36ers. Lin shoots Knicks to NBA win over NetsJeremy Lin has scored a career-high 25 points to help the New York Knicks to a 99-92 NBA victory over New Jersey.

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Surging Breakers regain NBL top spotDefending NBL champion New Zealand are in good shape after extending their winning streak to five and ending Perth's victory run at six. Returning Batkovic sparks LightningAdelaide are on the verge of clinching the WNBL minor premiership following a triumphant return from injury by star centre Suzy Batkovic. Gold Coast annihilate Hawks in NBLThe Gold Coast Blaze have demolished the NBL's last-placed Wollongong Hawks 91-50 in a spiteful encounter on the Gold Coast. K-Mart joins Clippers after China stintForward Kenyon Martin has signed with NBA team the LA Clippers on a reported one-year deal worth US$2.5 million, after a stint in China.

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