Five reasons to watch NBL this weekend LIVE on SBS

A look at this weekend's round 8 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.

Goorjian, Gleeson

Goorjian, Gleeson Source: AAP

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.

Adelaide 36ers v Cairns Taipans

1. Adelaide in freefall

After starting the season strongly, the 36ers have lost six of their past eight games and are free-falling down the standings. They desperately need a win to stop the bleeding.

2. Return of the Jawai

Cairns big man Nate Jawai exploded for a season-high 22 points in Thursday’s win. It was the championship-winning veteran’s first game in double-figures this season.

Saturday 6 Mar, 5:30pm (AEDT) LIVE on SBS VICELAND and streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand


South East Melbourne Phoenix v Sydney Kings

3. Phoenix out to break hoodoo

The SEM Phoenix have never beaten the Sydney Kings. Can they break through for their first victory over the purple and gold?

Saturday 6 Mar, 8:00pm (AEDT) Streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand

Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets

4. Upset brewing?

The Bullets always seem to play Melbourne United tough, having won 5 of the last 7 encounters between the teams. Can they knock off the ladder-leaders?

Sunday 7 Mar, 2:00pm (AEDT) LIVE on SBS VICELAND and streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand

Illawarra Hawks v Perth Wildcats

5. Goorjian v Gleeson

The game represents an almighty clash between the two most successful coaches in NBL history. Brian Goorjian (6) and Trevor Gleeson (5) are the only men to have won at least 5 championships as a head coach.

Sunday 7 Mar, 4:30pm (AEDT) LIVE on SBS VICELAND and streamed LIVE via SBS On Demand



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Published 5 March 2021 3:53pm
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