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Christmas Day NBA wrap
The Clippers won the LA derby against the Lakers, league leaders Milwaukee lose to the 76ers and Golden State toppled the Houston Rockets.
Experiences will make you happier than material things
Cornell professor Tom Gilovich has done four studies over the years looking at what brings us happiness - experiences or things? He came to the common conclusion that happiness is ultimately derived… Audio
France stun USA at basketball World Cup
France have caused the biggest shock of the basketball World Cup in China after beating defending champions the United States 89-79 to reach the semi-finals.
The other New Zealander taking the NBA by storm
Sean Marks is the other New Zealander making big waves in the world's biggest basketball competition, and he's more influential than Steven Adams. Audio
Marks makes big splash in NBA free agency
New Zealander Sean Marks has transformed the ugly duckling Brooklyn Nets into the NBA's new power by snaring superstar free agents Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Warriors keep NBA Finals alive
The Golden State Warriors overcame the loss of towering forward Kevin Durant to defeat the Toronto Raptors 106-105 in game five of the NBA Finals and keep alive their hopes of a third consecutive…
Raptors on brink of NBA series win
Kawhi Leonard scored 17 of his 36 points in a decisive third quarter, and Serge Ibaka scored 20 points off the bench, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 105-92 victory over the Golden State Warriors in…
Reffing the refs? 'Against The Rules with Michael Lewis'
In a new podcast called 'Against The Rules', author Michael Lewis looks at the idea of fairness in different walks of life...in law, the media, the financial markets, and in sport...and asks why the… Audio
Steven Adams continues outstanding NBA form
Steven Adams is continuing his impressive season in the NBA, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a resounding 110-83 road win over the Detroit Pistons.
Steven Adams in doubt for start of NBA season
The New Zealand NBA basketball star Steven Adams is in doubt for the opening of the new season.
Breakers happy their players stood tall against Suns
The Breakers assistant coach Judd Flavell says all his players stood tall as they pushed NBA team the Phoenix Suns in their pre-season game in Arizona.
Steven Adams voted grizzliest in the NBA
New Zealand NBA basketballer Steven Adams is again the player to watch out for in the NBA.
Breakers have Suns' stars in their sights
The New Zealand Breakers are preparing to fly out tomorrow to play the Phoenix Suns with the players believing they can foot it with the NBA side.
Adams wants focus on Tall Blacks, not him
As New Zealand's most high profile basketballer in history, Steven Adams understands there are plenty in this country who want to see him in a black singlet.
Steven Adams back in NZ but not playing for Tall Blacks
New Zealand's biggest basketball star Steven Adams is back in the country - with his trio of camps for aspiring junior players getting underway in Auckland this morning. Despite his contribution, the… Video, Audio
Breakers to play NBA basketball team
The Breakers will play the Phoenix Suns NBA team as a part of their buildup to the next Australian National Basketball League season.
No Adams for Tall Blacks
New Zealand basketball fans will have to wait to see NBA star Steven Adams play for the Tall Blacks, if he ever does.
Warriors beat Cavs to win NBA championship
The Golden State Warriors are once again the NBA champions after a 108-85 victory over LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers won them their third title in the last four seasons.
Warriors snatch overtime win in NBA finals opener
The Golden State Warriors have overcame a 51-point effort from Cleveland Cavaliers' forward LeBron James and dominated in overtime to seal a thrilling 124-114 win in the game one of the NBA finals in…
Cavs headed to 4th straight NBA final
LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers have eliminated Aron Baynes' Boston Celtics, advancing to the NBA Finals series.