2004–05 NBL season
The 2004–05 NBL season was the 27th season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of 11 teams contested the league, the Victoria Giants has been folded.
| 2004–05 NBL season | ||||||||||
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 Logo of the league sponsored by Philips | ||||||||||
| League | National Basketball League | |||||||||
| Season | 2004–05 | |||||||||
| Teams | 11 | |||||||||
| Dates | 29 September 2004 – 19 March 2005 | |||||||||
| TV | Australia: New Zealand: | |||||||||
| Finals | ||||||||||
| Minor premiers | Sydney Kings | |||||||||
| Champions | Sydney Kings (3rd title) | |||||||||
| Runners-up | Wollongong Hawks | |||||||||
| Semifinalists | Townsville Crocodiles Brisbane Bullets | |||||||||
| Awards | ||||||||||
| MVP |  Brian Wethers (Hunter) | |||||||||
| Finals MVP | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Jason Smith (Sydney) | |||||||||
| Statistical leaders | ||||||||||
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Regular Season
The 2004-05 Regular Season took place over 21 Rounds between 29 September 2004 and 20 February 2005.
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
Ladder
| # | Team | Played | Won | Loss | Win% | Last 5 | Streak | Home | Away | For | Against | Points% |
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| 1 | Sydney Kings | 32 | 21 | 11 | 65.63% | 3-2 | Won 1 | 13-3 | 8-8 | 3,234 | 3,073 | 105.24% |
| 2 | Wollongong Hawks | 32 | 20 | 12 | 62.50% | 2-3 | Won 1 | 12-4 | 8-8 | 3,164 | 2,994 | 105.68% |
| 3 | Townsville Crocodiles1 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 59.38% | 5-0 | Won 10 | 13-3 | 6-10 | 3,512 | 3,398 | 103.35% |
| 4 | Adelaide 36ers1 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 59.38% | 3-2 | Lost 1 | 14-2 | 5-11 | 3,291 | 3,185 | 103.33% |
| 5 | Brisbane Bullets2 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 53.13% | 2-3 | Won 1 | 11-5 | 6-10 | 3,366 | 3,314 | 101.57% |
| 6 | Melbourne Tigers2 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 53.13% | 2-3 | Lost 3 | 12-4 | 5-11 | 3,226 | 3,205 | 100.66% |
| 7 | Perth Wildcats2 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 53.13% | 4-1 | Won 3 | 9-7 | 8-8 | 3,211 | 3,158 | 101.68% |
| 8 | Hunter Pirates | 32 | 15 | 17 | 46.88% | 3-2 | Won 2 | 12-4 | 3-13 | 3,269 | 3,319 | 98.49% |
| 9 | West Sydney Razorbacks3 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 34.38% | 2-3 | Lost 2 | 9-7 | 2-14 | 3,027 | 3,203 | 94.51% |
| 10 | Cairns Taipans3 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 34.38% | 2-3 | Won 1 | 8-8 | 3-13 | 3,033 | 3,213 | 94.40% |
| 11 | New Zealand Breakers | 32 | 9 | 23 | 28.13% | 1-4 | Lost 2 | 6-10 | 3-13 | 3,098 | 3,369 | 91.96% |
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.
1Townsville Crocodiles won Head-to-Head (2-1).
23-way Head-to-Head between Brisbane Bullets (4-2), Melbourne Tigers (3-3) and Perth Wildcats (2-4).
3West Sydney Razorbacks won Head-to-Head (2-1).
Finals Series
Playoff bracket
| Elimination Finals | Elimination Finals | Semi Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Sydney Kings | X | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| X | Bye | X | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Sydney Kings | 113 | 111 | X | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Brisbane Bullets | 79 | 105 | X | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Adelaide 36ers | 110 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Brisbane Bullets | 113 | 5 | Brisbane Bullets | 125 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Hunter Pirates | 99 | 1 | Sydney Kings | 96 | 105 | 112 | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Wollongong Hawks | 73 | 80 | 85 | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Wollongong Hawks | X | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| X | Bye | X | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Wollongong Hawks | 100 | 109 | X | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Townsville Crocodiles | 84 | 105 | X | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Townsville Crocodiles | 112 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Melbourne Tigers | 108 | 5 | Melbourne Tigers | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Perth Wildcats | 88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Elimination Finals
Semi Finals
Grand Final
All Star Game
19 January 2005 18:30 |
| Aussie All Stars | 156–140 | World All Stars |
| Scoring by quarter: 39–41, 37–31, 43–41, 37–27 | ||
| Pts: Newley 35 Rebs: Rillie 9 Asts: Rillie 10 |
Pts: Brown 31 Rebs: Farley 12 Asts: Brown 6 | |
| Aussie All Stars win, 156–140 | ||
Most Valuable Player
Awards
- NBL Most Valuable Player: Brian Wethers (Hunter Pirates)
- Larry Sengstock Medal (GF MVP): Jason Smith (Sydney Kings)
- NBL Coach of the Year: Adrian Hurley (Hunter Pirates)
- NBL Best Defensive Player: Darnell Mee (Wollongong Hawks)
- NBL Rookie of the Year: Brad Newley (Townsville Crocodiles)
- NBL Most Improved Player: Peter Crawford (Perth Wildcats)
- NBL Best Sixth Man: Brad Newley (Townsville Crocodiles)
All NBL Team
| # | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| PG | Darnell Mee[1] | Wollongong Hawks |
| SG | Jason Smith | Sydney Kings |
| SF | Brian Wethers | Hunter Pirates |
| PF | Chris Burgess | Cairns Taipans |
| C | Mark Bradtke | Melbourne Tigers |
Player of the month
- October: Jason Smith (Sydney Kings)
- November: John Rillie (Townsville Crocodiles)
- December: Darnell Mee (Wollongong Hawks)
- January: John Rillie (Townsville Crocodiles)
- February: Kavossy Franklin (Sydney Kings)
Coach of the month
- October: Scott Fisher (Perth Wildcats)
- November: Joey Wright (Brisbane Bullets)
- December: Brian Goorjian (Sydney Kings)
- January: Ian Stacker (Townsville Crocodiles)
- February: Ian Stacker (Townsville Crocodiles)
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