'Bulls *** Me': Honest admission from Creek; Anger over Pinder's treatment: NBL talking points

The longer this NBL season goes on and the greater the drama that unfolds and in the space of a few days

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we saw a New Year's Eve miraculous return, a suspended game, the Perth Wildcats sign a celebrity shield,

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We have five talking points to bring you after the NBL move this weekend, however it could have easily been 10

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The Sydney Kings retained first place despite Chase Buford being suspended for Friday night's big rematch with the Tasmanian Jack

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So you definitely have the Wildcats confirming the signing of Tai Webster to join big brother Corey in Perth while there are masses in Cairns.

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Taipans teacher Adam Forde referred to Melbourne United for what he said focused on Keanu Pinder, leading to injury even as his Snakes

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The round 13 move saw the Adelaide 36ers beat the Brisbane Bullets 87-84 on Thursday night before the Sydney Kings beat the Tasmanian

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That led to a riveting New Year's Eve with the Perth Wildcats beating the Illawarra Hawks 107-97 before the Cairns Taipans

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