Games held by the National Basketball League (NBL) on Boxing Day, December 26, have been an annual tradition since the league's 21st season in 1998. [1]
Team | Last Game | Wins | Losses | Defunct |
---|---|---|---|---|
Adelaide 36ers | 2018–19 | 3 | 0 | |
Brisbane Bullets | 2017–18 | 0 | 3 | |
Cairns Taipans | 2019–20 | 1 | 0 | |
Canberra Cannons | 1999–00 | 0 | 1 | Now Defunct |
Gold Coast Blaze | 2008–09 | 0 | 1 | Now Defunct |
Hunter Pirates | 2004–05 | 0 | 1 | New Defunct |
Melbourne United | 2018–19 | 4 | 2 | |
New Zealand Breakers | 2014–15 | 1 | 1 | |
Perth Wildcats | 2004–05 | 1 | 0 | |
South Dragons | 2008–09 | 1 | 0 | Now Defunct |
Sydney Kings | 2014–15 | 1 | 3 | |
Townsville Crocodiles | 2004–05 | 0 | 1 | Now Defunct |
Victoria Titans | 2000–01 | 1 | 2 | Now Defunct |
West Sydney Razorbacks | 2004–05 | 1 | 1 | Now Defunct |
Illawarra Hawks | 2009–10 | 1 | 1 |
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