Chris Pike

The New Zealand Breakers kept the foot down this time and destroyed the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points...

The Townsville Fire are becoming road warriors this WNBL season, climbing to top spot despite having not played at home yet.

Tasmania have defied a short turnaround to fire on all cylinders back home to beat Sydney for a third time this NBL season, 104-81.

It had all the intensity of a playoff match up and the last NBL game before a FIBA break has seen Melbourne United will themselves, with Jesse Edwards massive on the glass, to a 98-87 win over Perth.

The Sydney Kings have inflicted another significant dent in the Illawarra Hawks' NBL championship defence while continuing to put themselves right in the discussion for this season's title with a commanding 108-84 win.

No Xavier Cooks, no Bul Kuol and no worries for the Sydney Kings, who dominated at both ends to embarrass the New Zealand Breakers on their home floor, winning 103-62.

The Tasmania JackJumpers have produced the best defensive performance against the league-leading Adelaide 36ers this season to send a message to the NBL with an 80-72 road victory.

Chris Pike for NBL.com.au Amy Atwell, Emma Clarke, Lara McSpadden and Marena Whittle led Australia to three dominant victories on the opening day in Glasgow.

Chris Pike for WNBL.com.au Amy Atwell had two 11-point performances in a big night in Glasgow as the Australian Gangurrus made it five-from-five at the Commonwealth Games.