1999–2000 NBL season

The 1999–2000 NBL season was the 22nd season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of 11 teams contested the league. The Newcastle Falcons folded and were replaced by the Cairns Taipans.

1999–2000 NBL season
LeagueNational Basketball League
Season1999–2000
Dates2 October 1999 – 12 April 2000
Number of teams11
TV partner(s)Australia:
Regular season
Season championsAdelaide 36ers
Season MVPAustralia Paul Rogers (Perth)
Finals
ChampionsPerth Wildcats (4th title)
  Runners-upVictoria Titans
SemifinalistsAdelaide 36ers
Townsville Crocodiles
Finals MVPUnited States Marcus Timmons (Perth)
Statistical leaders
Points Australia Andrew Gaze (Melbourne) 28.9
Rebounds Australia Mark Bradtke (Melbourne) 14.8
Assists Australia Darryl McDonald (Victoria) 7.8

Regular season

The 1999-2000 regular season took place over 24 rounds between 2 October 1999 and 11 March 2000.

Ladder
Pos 1999–2000 NBL season
Team Pld W L PCT Last 5 Streak Home Away PF PA PP
1 Adelaide 36ers1 28 22 6 78.57% 3–2 W1 13–2 9–4 2822 2470 114.25%
2 Townsville Crocodiles1 28 22 6 78.57% 5–0 W7 11–3 11–3 2960 2606 113.58%
3 Perth Wildcats1 28 22 6 78.57% 5–0 W8 12–1 10–5 2677 2500 107.08%
4 Victoria Titans 28 20 8 71.43% 4–1 W3 11–3 9–5 2523 2360 106.91%
5 Melbourne Tigers 28 14 14 50.00% 2–3 L1 7–7 7–7 2767 2698 102.56%
6 West Sydney Razorbacks 28 12 16 42.86% 2–3 L2 8–7 4–9 2708 2754 98.33%
7 Wollongong Hawks2 28 11 17 39.29% 3–2 W2 6–9 5–8 2581 2665 96.85%
8 Canberra Cannons2 28 11 17 39.29% 2–3 L2 7–7 4–10 2552 2738 93.21%
9 Sydney Kings2 28 11 17 39.29% 1–4 L4 5–8 6–9 2642 2702 97.78%
10 Brisbane Bullets 28 7 21 25.00% 1–4 L2 6–7 1–14 2343 2648 88.48%
11 Cairns Taipans 28 2 26 07.14% 0–5 L13 1–13 1–13 2191 2625 83.47%

Updated to match(es) played on 11 March 2000. 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.

13-way Head-to-Head between Adelaide 36ers (3-3), Townsville Crocodiles (3-3) and Perth Wildcats (3-3). Adelaide 36ers won For and Against (+27), Townsville Crocodiles (+18), Perth Wildcats(-45).

23-way Head-to-Head between Wollongong Hawks (4-2), Canberra Cannons (3-3) and Sydney Kings (2-4).

Finals
Main article: 2000 NBL Finals

Playoff bracket
Elimination Finals Semifinals Grand Final
1 Adelaide 36ers 86 95 89
4 Victoria Titans 94 78 105 4 Victoria Titans 101 72 93
5 Melbourne Tigers 101 70 96 3 Perth Wildcats 84 83 X
4 Victoria Titans 78 76 X
2 Townsville Crocodiles 101 101 84
3 Perth Wildcats 80 99 82 3 Perth Wildcats 104 78 104
6 West Sydney Razorbacks 91 88 74

1999–00 NBL statistics leaders
CategoryPlayerTeamStat
Points per gameAndrew GazeMelbourne Tigers29.2
Rebounds per gameMark BradtkeMelbourne Tigers14.8
Assists per gameDarryl McDonaldVictoria Titans7.8
Steals per gameDarryl McDonaldVictoria Titans2.5
Blocks per gameSimon DwightWest Sydney Razorbacks3.0
Free throw percentageDerek RuckerWest Sydney Razorbacks91.8%
Three-point field goal percentageMike KellyTownsville Crocodiles43.9%

NBL awards

All NBL Team
# Player Team
PGBrett MaherAdelaide 36ers
SGAndrew GazeMelbourne Tigers
SFSam MackinnonTownsville Crocodiles
PFMark BradtkeMelbourne Tigers
CPaul RogersPerth Wildcats
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