Penultimate round set to kick off in style
THE weekend is nearly here, which means preparations for the upcoming round of the National Basketball League (NBL) will be just about complete. Round 15 has a number of excellent matchups on the schedule, and with finals just around the corner, some of these contests will certainly shape the top-four heading into the postseason. There […]
United finds antidote for Snakes in final term blitz
THOUGH the teams are at opposite ends of the National Basketball League (NBL) ladder, Melbourne United needed the full four quarters to get back on top of the Cairns Taipans on Sunday night. The ladder leaders stormed out of the blocks with a 23-13 first term, and extended their lead to 13 by half-time, (48-35). […]
2021/22 NBL: Team Focus – Melbourne United vs Breakers
THE National Basketball League (NBL) action for Round 12 continued over the weekend, with fans treated to plenty of exciting play in a number of matches. This weekend saw the schedule continue at John Cain Arena, with Melbourne United playing host to the New Zealand Breakers on Sunday afternoon, with both sides entering this clash […]
2021/22 NBL: Player Focus – Jo Lual Acuil vs. Phoenix
ROUND 11 of the 2021/22 National Basketball League (NBL) kicked off on Thursday night with a blockbuster matchup between the two Melbourne-based sides in United and the SEM Phoenix. It was a highly anticipated matchup, given the rivalry between the two sides has produced massive dunks, brawls and thrilling contests, and this instalment was no […]
2021/22 NBL: Team of the Week – Round 11
ROUND 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2021/22 season has wrapped up over the past couple of days, with some seriously entertaining action going on across a number of courts. Of the seven matches, many went down to the wire, which saw a number of players stand up in a time of need for […]
2021/22 NBL: Team Focus – Melbourne United v Wildcats
SOME teams just continue to win, even with their backs against the wall. This was certainly the case on Saturday night, when Melbourne United took on the Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena on Saturday night, in a tantalising matchup between two competition heavyweights. Heading into the matchup, it was a hard result to predict, […]
2021/22 NBL Stats Corner: Bullets v United
WITH the current round of the National Basketball League (NBL) stacked with action, fans were treated to a rare Wednesday afternoon clash. The match saw Melbourne United travel north to take on the Brisbane Bullets at Nissan Arena to close out Round 8. United entered this clash as favourites, but the Bullets delivered a terrific […]
Clashes galore with packed schedule
THE weekend is here and so is the latest round of the 2021/22 National Basketball League (NBL) season, and there is plenty for fans to look forward to. The league will be hosting a whopping nine games over the span of six days, with loads of basketball action for fans to enjoy. With COVID constantly […]
2021/22 NBL Team of the Week: Round 7
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the National Basketball League’s (NBL) Team of the Week. Round 7 of the NBL concluded on Tuesday night, and there was plenty to take out of the action that took place over the six-day period. There […]
NBL Player Focus: Delly delivers career-best
IN what was one of the most entertaining National Basketball League (NBL) games of the season, Melbourne United were able to claim a thrilling four-point victory over the Illawarra Hawks at WIN Entertainment Centre on Sunday afternoon. The match proved to be an absolute nail-biter, with both sides producing a high level of basketball for […]
