Diamonds beat Silver Ferns 68-58, ending New Zealand's 11-match winning run

Australia beat New Zealand 68-58 in Melbourne, ending the Silver Ferns' 11-game winning streak. New Zealand had already won the Constellation Cup 3-0, so Australia lost the series 3-1. New Zealand led by one at half-time. Australia led by seven with 90 seconds left in the third quarter. Australia remain world No 1 when rankings are released in December.