Melbourne United have been the NBL’s benchmark, but there is one weakness which has hampered them against the Illawarra Hawks in their semi-final series, and throughout the season, writes MATT LOGUE.
Marcus Lee was in attendance, but he could only watch on, as his JackJumpers lifted to defeat the Perth Wildcats by eight points at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart, keeping the championship dream alive.
This NBL final series was expected to be nothing but a formality for Melbourne United after finishing three games clear on top of the ladder. However, the plucky Hawks have forced a third game.
As Illawarra surrendered game one of the semi final series despite a 16-point, fourth-quarter lead, social media lit up with claims of bias towards Melbourne Utd. Hawks star Gary Clark says otherwise.
NBL: Melbourne United have chipped away at a large deficit to complete a sensational comeback against the New Zealand Breakers.
A fourth quarter Jordon Crawford blitz propelled Tasmania over the reigning champs Sydney, as Melbourne United held off the Breakers in a tight tussle. See the latest NBL news.
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Grant Stivey, coach of the Mooroolbark Flashes, has won the inaugural ‘Search for a SuperCoach’ competition for his tireless efforts to encourage more kids to pick up a basketball.
The Taipans have thrown their support behind coach Adam Forde, who continues to face ‘defamatory’ assertions despite being cleared of any wrong doing in the tunnel blow-up.
Three-time champion Matt Knight wants the NBL to adopt even stronger concussion protocols – and there are plenty of former players who understand his mindset.
Adelaide recruit Dejan Vasiljevic has hit back at the Sydney Kings for an “unprofessional” statement about his departure, claiming he was unfairly painted as the villain. See the full Logue Down.
Matt Knight wants to meet with the NBL to discuss the serious nature of concussion – and he has personal experience to discuss the topic.
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