10 reasons to watch NBL this week LIVE on SBS

A look at this week's round 9 action in the 2020-21 NBL season, including the key match-ups and how you can watch LIVE, FREE and in HD on SBS On Demand and SBS VICELAND.

Every game of the 2020-21 NBL season is LIVE, FREE and in HD via SBS On Demand, with select games also live on SBS VICELAND.

New Zealand Breakers v Cairns Taipans

1. Battle of the point guard

Two of the league’s best point guards will go head to head this Wednesday as Scott Machado of Cairns and Tai Webster hit the court determined to lift their struggling sides to a much-needed win.

Wednesday 10 March, 5pm (AEDT) streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand

South East Melbourne Phoenix v Melbourne United

2. The Broekhoff factor

Aussie sharpshooter Ryan Broekhoff could make his debut for the Phoenix on Wednesday and the former NBA guard might be the man to lift South East Melbourne into a top tier title contender.

Melbourne United will be looking to bounce back after a shock loss to the Bullets on Sunday.

Wednesday 10 March, 7:30pm (AEDT) streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand

Brisbane Bullets v Adelaide 36ers

3. Can Adelaide stop the red-hot Bullets?

Having just beaten the top two teams in the league (Melbourne and Perth), the Bullets are arguably the hottest team in the NBL. Can Adelaide cool them off?

Thursday 11 March, 5pm (AEDT) streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand

Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks

4. Milestone match

It is the 100th NBL clash between rivals the Kings and the Hawks.

Brian Goorjian has won his last 11 NSW derby games - can Sydney end the Illawarra coach’s hot streak?

Thursday 11 March, 7:30pm (AEDT) streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand

Perth Wildcats v New Zealand Breakers

5. Bounce back

Perth had their NBL Cup hopes rocked last week in a shock loss to Brisbane.

With only two games left, they will be desperate to win this clash against New Zealand to stay in the running to be crowned NBL Cup winners.

Friday 12 March, 5pm (AEDT) streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand

Cairns Taipans v South East Melbourne Phoenix

6.  Phoenix rising

South East Melbourne will be determined to take maximum points from their final two NBL Cup games.

The introduction of former NBA sharpshooter Ryan Broekhoff into the Phoenix rotation could make this a tough clash for the Taipans.

Friday 12 March, 7:30 pm (AEDT) streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand

Brisbane Bullets v Sydney Kings

7. State vs State

The Brisbane Bullets could be shock winners of the first NBL Cup but first, they must take on fierce rivals Sydney Kings in a must-win contest.

Saturday 13 March, 5:30pm (AEDT) LIVE on SBS VICELAND and streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand

Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United

8. Crunch clash

Melbourne United have been nearly untouchable this season but a shock loss to Brisbane last weekend has thrown their NBL Cup hopes into disarray.

Against the Illawarra Hawks, Jock Landale and his team will need to take full points in their final game if they are to add to their silverware collection

Saturday 13 March, 8pm (AEDT) streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand 

New Zealand Breakers v South East Melbourne Phoenix

9. Meet the Websters

The Phoenix will have to face in form Breakers duo Tai and Corey Webster in their final NBL Cup match.

Can Mitch Creek and Keifer Sykes match it with the Kiwi stars?

Sunday 14 March, 2pm (AEDT) LIVE on SBS VICELAND and streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand 

Perth Wildcats v Adelaide 36ers

10. Down to the wire

The Perth Wildcats have one final chance to pick up points in their race for the NBL Cup when they take on the Adelaide 36ers.

Will Bryce Cotton be able to lead his side to more silverware, or will Adelaide spoil the party?

Sunday 14 March, 4:30pm (AEDT) LIVE on SBS VICELAND and streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand 


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Published 9 March 2021 3:04pm
Updated 9 March 2021 3:09pm
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Source: NBL


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