2008–09 NBL season Round 1 Round 1

| Date_ | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Venue | Box_Score | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 September | Cairns Taipans | 98-92 | South Dragons | Cairns Convention Centre | box score | report |
| 14 September | Sydney Spirit | 102-112 | Melbourne Tigers | State Sports Centre | box score | report |
| 17 September | South Dragons | 97-81 | Perth Wildcats | Hisense Arena | box score | report |
| 18 September | New Zealand Breakers | 114-93 | Wollongong Hawks | North Shore Events Centre | box score | report |
| 19 September | Gold Coast Blaze | 75-85 | Cairns Taipans | Gold Coast Convention Centre | box score | report |
| 19 September | Adelaide 36ers | 109-82 | Townsville Crocodiles | Distinctive Homes Dome | box score | report |
| 20 September | Melbourne Tigers | 92-76 | Gold Coast Blaze | State Netball and Hockey Centre | box score | report |