1985 NBL 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
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Round 2
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Round 3
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Round 5
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Round 7
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Round 9
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Ladder
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).

Playoff bracket
There were two Elimination Finals, two Semifinals, and then one Grand Final. All three of these finals were sudden death. The top two teams of the regular season, the Brisbane Bullets and Adelaide 36ers, automatically qualified to host their respective Semifinals.

Elimination Finals
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Semifinals
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Grand Final
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NBL awards

 * Most Valuable Player: Ray Borner, Coburg Giants
 * Rookie of the Year: Mike McKay, Adelaide 36ers
 * Coach of the Year: Bob Turner, Canberra Cannons