Basketball-Sydney Kings end 17-year title drought in front of record crowd


SYDNEY (Reuters) - There was no room for sentiment in Australia's National Basketball League finals as the Sydney Kings swept the best-of-five game series against the Tasmania JackJumpers to snatch the title for the first time since 2005.

The JackJumpers had earned the affection of the nation after reaching the finals series in their inaugural season but, despite leading at half and three-quarter time in Games Three, were unable to stop the Kings running out 97-88 winners.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Basketball

Basketball-EuroLeague CEO says any NBA Europe deal must work for both sides
Basketball-Ukrainian Koval confirms she left NCAA women's program after signing of Russian player
NBA-Clippers lose five first-round draft picks, fined $30 million after Leonard probe
Basketball-Former NBA players Kanter Freedom, White not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Erica scores 18 points to help Selangor retain 5x5 crown
Cager Erica fires Selangor to title
Selangor cager Jin Xi�plays leader to keep ‘playful’ youngsters in check
Sport-More, more, more: Lakers deal is the latest in sports gold rush
Yap rises to the rim
Bigger pressure but Elaine and Co defend title in convincing fashion

Others Also Read