United end Phoenix’s four game winning streak
MELBOURNE United got the last laugh in their clash against cross-town rivals South East Melbourne Phoenix downing them by 20 points (80-60). After somewhat of a midseason form slump, United seem to have rekindled their winning ways notching up back-to-back wins to assert themselves on the rest of the competition. Coming in on a four-game […]
United break New Zealand hearts with three-point win
IT was a tough fought battle between the rejuvenated New Zealand Breakers and Melbourne United with the latter stealing a measly three-point win (82-79). A strong opening half of basketball from the Breakers set them in good stead but fatigue kicked in throughout the second half as United built momentum and capitalised to sneak home. […]
2021 NBL Round 11 preview: Ladder-defining clashes shape weekend of action
A SMALLER but action-packed Round 11 action in the National Basketball League (NBL) has plenty of ramifications for the ladder heading into the back-end of the season. ADELAIDE 36ERS: vs. Cairns Taipans @ Cairns Pop Up Arena, Sunday The 36ers have the solitary game up against the Taipans on Sunday, and will be desperate for […]
2021 NBL Stats: Round 10
HEADING into Round 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL) Draft Central takes a look at some of the top performers so far. It is no surprise that a number of Perth Wildcats feature highly in the key statistical areas given their stranglehold over the competition at the moment while Melbourne United’s shared approach sees […]
United snaps losing streak with 10-point triumph over Hawks
MELBOURNE United are back on the winners list after breaking a four-game losing streak to conclude the National Basketball League (NBL) Cup, defeating Illawarra Hawks by 10 points yesterday afternoon. Whilst they could not seem to muster a win over the past couple of weeks, United ironically were back at John Cain Arena for the […]
Kings dominate United in big Friday night win
SYDNEY Kings have made a statement to the rest of the National Basketball League (NBL) with a huge 28-point victory over ladder leaders Melbourne United who slumped to their fourth straight loss. The defeat left United in second spot due to having one more loss than Perth Wildcats (10-5 to 9-4), whilst the Kings levelled […]
NBL21 – Round 10 preview: Melbourne United search for first win in three games
ROUND 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL) commences on Friday night as Melbourne United search for their first win in three games and Perth look to steal top spot. The excitement does not stop there as New Zealand Breakers and Brisbane Bullets go head-to-head after the exit of Lamar Patterson. Sydney Kings vs. Melbourne […]
Hawks reaffirm notion as title contender, overcome United by eight
MELBOURNE United’s lead at the top of the NBL standings has become ever more precarious, after being handed their third-straight defeat during what has been a thoroughly disappointing NBL Cup stint. Their most recent downfall came at the hands of the title-contending Illawarra Hawks, who held United to a nine-point fourth quarter as they left […]
Creek inspired Phoenix win in an overtime thriller
MISSING a number of crucial cogs, South East Melbourne Phoenix starred in overtime, taking down top of the table Melbourne United last night stealing a five-point win (97-92). The Melbourne Throwdown lived up to the hype, with the two sides leaving no stone unturned, fighting tooth and nail to edge each other out of the […]
NBL21 – Round 9 preview: Broekhoff enters the fray for Phoenix
A MID-TABLE logjam is sure to be somewhat broken up after a blockbuster Round 9 of National Basketball League (NBL) action, when the likes of Brisbane Bullets and Adelaide 36ers go head-to-head, whilst all Victorian and New South Wales battles are set to be matches to watch. NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS vs. CAIRNS TAIPANS Wednesday, March […]
