1985 NBL season
sports season
The 1985 NBL season was the seventh season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of 14 teams contested the league.
Regular season
The 1985 regular season took place over 18 rounds between 12 April 1985 and 18 August 1985.
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
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on 18 August 1985. 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.
1Head-to-Head between Brisbane Bullets and Adelaide 36ers (1-1). Brisbane Bullets won For and Against (+19).
2Head-to-Head between Nunawading Spectres and Canberra Cannons (1-1) & For and Against (0). Nunawading Spectres won Overall Points Percentage (+0.90%).
3Illawarra Hawks won Head-to-Head (2-0).
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