United, Sixers impress in double-header
MONDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw back-to-back clashes take place in the sixteenth round of the season, with Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers both claiming wins in their respective clashes. Kicking things off was a clash between United and the New Zealand Breakers at TSB Stadium early in the evening. United […]
Top three clash to kick off Round 16
WHAT better way to kick off Round 16 of the National Basketball League (NBL) than a matchup between two title contenders as Melbourne United face off against the Sydney Kings in what could be a preview of the upcoming finals. Both sides sit in the top three in the standings, and are regarded as heavyweight […]
Fast-starting 36ers turn tables on United
ADELAIDE 36ers have reversed the script against Melbourne United, exacting revenge on the side that beat them by 20 points in Round 9, by coming away with a four-quarter performance and 19-point victory at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Just a week ago, the 36ers looked in serious trouble, going down to Perth Wildcats by 24 points […]
United back in business after grinding win
IT WAS far from convincing for a premiership contender against a cellar dweller, but Melbourne United flew home from Cairns with the win in the bag as Round 14 of the NBL tipped off last night. In a relatively low-scoring encounter, United did what they had to do and posted a win over the struggling […]
Taipans and United open NBL Round 14 tonight
FOUR NBL teams including cellar dwellers Cairns Taipans will play double-up games to close out the 2024 portion of the 2024/25 season. Round 14 tips off tonight with a game per match across the next five days, before a double-header on New Year’s Eve caps off a remarkable start to the year. The Taipans begin […]
Jackies move into top four after gutsy win
MONDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Tasmania JackJumpers keep their winning streak alive by producing their most impressive performance in that stretch, upsetting Melbourne United by six points. Coming into the clash at John Cain Arena, the JackJumpers were dealt a massive blow, in both stature and impact, with big man […]
NBL25 Wrapped – Round 11
11 ROUNDS into the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL) season the remainder of the finals race remains as intriguing as ever after another exciting batch of games. Over the weekend, there were some vital results that shook up the standings and made the battle for a top-six spot much more interesting. Several games resulted in […]
Double-header set to shake ladder
ROUND 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL) begins tonight with four teams in action in a pair of intriguing clashes. With the action kicking off late in the afternoon, the standings will be likely changed once again with the two clashes representing sides from different areas of the ladder. The first game of the […]
Cotton sets the new bar with record scoring performance
REMARKABLY, for the third time in as many rounds the NBL has seen an all-time 40-minute era scoring record broken. Just two rounds ago Chris Goulding came up against Perth and entered the top three with his scorching 46-point performance, the second highest scoring game of his career behind the 50 points he scored for […]
NBL25 Mid-Season review – Melbourne United
SEASON 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL) is already approaching the halfway mark, and the race for a top-six spot is as tight as ever. 10 rounds into the fixture has seen record-breaking performances, dominant team displays and thrilling finishes as the NBL produces its most exciting season yet, with the championship race wide […]
