Lopez lights up Spark Arena in win over United
LIKELY 2026 NBA Draft lottery selection Karim Lopez impressed in front of scouts in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Friday night, steering his New Zealand Breakers to a two-point win over Melbourne United. Lopez is gunning for the 2026 NBA intake, having impressed during his stint in the Next Stars program, approaching the end […]
Doyle’s dagger breaks Wildcat hearts
ANOTHER clutch game-winner from import guard Milton Doyle proved the difference in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday afternoon, leading his Melbourne United to a thrilling one-point win over the Perth Wildcats. The Wildcats welcomed United to RAC Arena on Sunday afternoon for a blockbuster clash within the race for a top-four spot. United […]
Bullets’ pain continues against United
THE BRISBANE Bullets have lost their seventh consecutive game, going down 98-66 to fourth place Melbourne United in the first game of the week in the National Basketball League (NBL) last night. Sitting last on the ladder with six wins and 21 losses, an injury plagued season has left Brisbane scrambling for replacements, which has […]
Sydney Reigns Supreme in Three-Point Thriller Over United
NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) fans were awarded with two classic nail-biters in some Sunday basketball, with the New Zealand Breakers‘ thrilling win over the Illawarra Hawks followed by the Sydney Kings getting the job done against Melbourne United. In a must-win for Sydney, the Kings earned United’s place at third on the table after securing […]
Taipans triumph in upset over United
ON A hot night in Bendigo, it was the Cairns Taipans who turned up the heat on Melbourne United, with the former ladder leaders bested by the 10th-placed visitors to the tune of one point in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup. United and the Taipans both travelled to Red Energy Arena in Bendigo, […]
United bite the Bullet to secure vital win
AFTER a forgettable past month for the seemingly unbeatable ladder leaders turned drifters down the table, Melbourne United secured a much needed win over Brisbane Bullets by five points at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. It was never completely clinical, but it was enough to hold off a second half comeback and finish with a 92-87 result. […]
Bullets target back-to-back against flailing United
FRESH off an impressive win over New Zealand Breakers, Brisbane Bullets hope to make it consecutive victories at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre when they take on Melbourne United tonight. Early season ladder leaders United have lost five of their past six games and slumped to 14-7 after being 13-2 at one point, and will be […]
Tasmania toughness steers JackJumpers to win
IN THE annual National Basketball League (NBL) open-air clash, the Tasmania JackJumpers delivered one of their best performances of the 2025/26 fixture, defeating Melbourne United by 19 points in a dominant display. It was another instalment of one of the NBL’s best modern rivalries, one that has included last-second thrillers and postseason matchups. Although United […]
Slipping United host reigning champs in massive matchup
IT WILL be an important matchup for either side in Round 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL) tonight, as the Illawarra Hawks travel south to take on Melbourne United with both sides looking to get back on the winners’ list. Two of the competition’s biggest clubs will lock horns despite being out of form […]
Perth produce best of the season to beat United
IT WAS a dominant performance from the Perth Wildcats in Round 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL) on Thursday night, smothering Chris Goulding and defeating the ladder-leading Melbourne United by 12 points. The Wildcats hosted United at RAC Arena in the second match of Thursday’s double-header after the Illawarra Hawks claimed a thrilling four-point […]
