1996 NBL season
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| 1996 NBL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball League |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | 12 April 1996 – 28 September 1996 3 – 20 October 1996 (Finals) 25 October 1996 – 3 November 1996 (Grand Finals) |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| TV partner(s) | Network Ten Fox Sports |
| Regular season | |
| Minor premiers | Melbourne Tigers |
| Season MVP | Andrew Gaze (Melbourne) |
| Top scorer | Andrew Gaze (Melbourne) |
| Finals | |
| Champions | South East Melbourne Magic (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Melbourne Tigers |
| Finals MVP | Mike Kelly (South East Melbourne) |
The 1996 NBL season was the 18th season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of 14 teams contest the league.
Regular Season[]
The 1996 Regular Season took place over 24 Rounds between 12 April 1996 and 28 September 1996.
Round 1[]
Round 2[]
Round 3[]
Round 4[]
Round 5[]
Round 6[]
Round 7[]
Round 8[]
Round 9[]
Round 10[]
Round 11[]
Round 12[]
Round 13[]
Round 14[]
Round 15[]
Round 16[]
Round 17[]
Round 18[]
Round 19[]
Round 20[]
Round 21[]
Round 22[]
Round 23[]
Round 24[]
Ladder[]
| Pos | 1996 NBL season | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | Last 5 | Streak | Home | Away | PF | PA | PP | |
| 1 | Melbourne Tigers | 26 | 21 | 5 | 80.77% | 4–1 | W1 | 10–3 | 11–2 | 2834 | 2647 | 107.06% |
| 2 | South East Melbourne Magic | 26 | 19 | 7 | 73.08% | 5–0 | W7 | 11–2 | 8–5 | 2623 | 2338 | 112.19% |
| 3 | Perth Wildcats1 2 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 61.54% | 2–3 | L1 | 8–5 | 8–5 | 2565 | 2472 | 103.76% |
| 4 | Canberra Cannons1 2 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 61.54% | 3–2 | L1 | 10–3 | 6–7 | 2606 | 2415 | 107.91% |
| 5 | Sydney Kings1 3 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 61.54% | 4-1 | W2 | 11–2 | 5–8 | 2830 | 2775 | 101.98% |
| 6 | Adelaide 36ers1 3 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 61.54% | 3–2 | W1 | 11–2 | 5–8 | 2623 | 2530 | 103.68% |
| 7 | North Melbourne Giants | 26 | 15 | 11 | 57.69% | 2–3 | W1 | 10–3 | 5–8 | 2647 | 2580 | 102.60% |
| 8 | Brisbane Bullets | 26 | 14 | 12 | 53.85% | 2–3 | L1 | 8–5 | 6–7 | 2527 | 2369 | 106.67% |
| 9 | Newcastle Falcons | 26 | 11 | 15 | 42.31% | 2–3 | W1 | 6–7 | 5–8 | 2546 | 2633 | 96.70% |
| 10 | Illawarra Hawks4 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 34.62% | 2–3 | L1 | 6–7 | 3–10 | 2647 | 2704 | 97.89% |
| 11 | Townsville Suns4 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 34.62% | 3–2 | W3 | 6–7 | 3–10 | 2554 | 2797 | 91.31% |
| 12 | Hobart Devils | 26 | 8 | 18 | 30.77% | 0–5 | L6 | 4–9 | 4–9 | 2356 | 2541 | 92.72% |
| 13 | Geelong Supercats5 | 26 | 6 | 20 | 23.08% | 1–4 | L1 | 5–8 | 1–12 | 2536 | 2783 | 91.12% |
| 14 | Gold Coast Rollers5 | 26 | 6 | 20 | 23.08% | 1–4 | L4 | 4–9 | 2–11 | 2538 | 2848 | 89.12% |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 September 1996. Source: NBL.com.au
The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win-loss record, the results in games played between the teams will determine order of seeding.
14-way Head-to-Head between Perth Wildcats (4-2), Canberra Cannons (4-2), Sydney Kings (2-4) and Adelaide 36ers (2-4).
2Head-to-Head between Perth Wildcats and Canberra Cannons (1-1). Perth Wildcats won For and Against (+10).
3Head-to-Head between Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers (1-1). Sydney Kings won For and Against (+15).
4Head-to-Head between Illawarra Hawks and Townsville Suns (1-1). Illawarra Hawks won For and Against (+29).
5Head-to-Head between Geelong Supercats and Gold Coast Rollers (1-1). Geelong Supercats won For and Against (+22).
Finals[]
Playoff bracket[]
| Quarter Finals | Semi Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Melbourne Tigers | 97 | 96 | 111 | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Brisbane Bullets | 118 | 87 | 93 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Melbourne Tigers | 87 | 100 | 91 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Canberra Cannons | 98 | 82 | 87 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Canberra Cannons | 89 | 146 | 101 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Sydney Kings | 113 | 99 | 89 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Melbourne Tigers | 100 | 84 | 70 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | South East Melbourne Magic | 89 | 88 | 107 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Perth Wildcats | 93 | 115 | 104 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Adelaide 36ers | 103 | 92 | 114 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | South East Melbourne Magic | 87 | 112 | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Adelaide 36ers | 86 | 81 | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | South East Melbourne Magic | 96 | 87 | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | North Melbourne Giants | 82 | 77 | X | ||||||||||||||||
Quarter Finals[]
Semi Finals[]
Grand Final[]
The 1996 NBL Grand Final between the Magic and the Tigers drew an NBL Grand Final aggregate attendance record of 43,605 (average 14,535). Game 2 of the series at the National Tennis Centre at Flinders Park drew a single game Grand Final attendance record of 15,064. Both records still stand as of the 2016–17 NBL season
1996 NBL statistics leaders[]
| Category | Player | Team | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | Andrew Gaze | Melbourne Tigers | 31.1 |
| Rebounds per game | Townsville Suns | 14.1 | |
| Assists per game | Darryl McDonald | North Melbourne Giants | 10.0 |
| Steals per game | Ira Bowman | Gold Coast Rollers | 4.0 |
| Blocks per game | Newcastle Falcons | 4.3 | |
| Free throw percentage | Andrew Gaze | Melbourne Tigers | 90.5% |
NBL awards[]
- Most Valuable Player: Andrew Gaze, Melbourne Tigers
- Most Valuable Player Grand Final: Mike Kelly, South East Melbourne Magic
- Best Defensive Player: , Sydney Kings
- Most Improved Player: Chris Anstey, South East Melbourne Magic
- Rookie of the Year: Scott McGregor, Newcastle Falcons
- Coach of the Year: Brett Flanigan, Canberra Cannons
All NBL Team[]
| # | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| PG | Darryl McDonald | North Melbourne Giants |
| SG | Robert Rose | Canberra Cannons |
| SF | Andrew Gaze | Melbourne Tigers |
| PF | Ray Owes | Geelong Supercats |
| C | Mark Bradtke | Melbourne Tigers |
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