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Hawks v United Dec 16

Being matched up on Melo is a great way for any young guard to get their confidence offensively.

Naar was good in the first half when one on one with Trimble, the second half was like all season after United adjusted. Hawks are woeful.

I was there for most of the game and agree with Angus, if those imports came in shortly after Brooks went down, they'd be decent now...

I enjoyed watching Naar be more aggressive, a downside to Lamelo coming on board was a significant drop off from him...

They're breaking even so far.

Is this the Hawks' way of sticking it up the NBL for forcing them to spend money they didn't want to spend?

The Hawks are trash.

Even Matt Campbell has no endeavour to win....he admitted it in an interview.

Hawks need new owner, till he’s gone they are going no where. Main reason Bevo checked out.

The imports definitely need to be upgraded. What are AD Smith and Ontario Lett doing these days?

United play terrible and still win by 21.

Goulding on fire from deep.

Blanchfield, Preston, Hobson and Grida 4 from 35 at 11%. That is Kevin White territory!

Blanchfield has been woeful.

Preston and Blanchfield: the NBLs answer to the Splash Brothers.

Surely Hawks would be trying to get shooters with their new imports... These two look the opposite so far.

Naar has to stop picking up his dribble.

Always a highlight the NRL or AFL interviews rather than focusing on I don’t know Basketball

Imports definitely give the Hawks more length on D. Imagine how good they'd be playing if the Hawks had signed them a week or two after Brooks went down.

Early days on the imports, they seem to be ok, should be fine when they settle. Melbourne defensively are woeful, very unusual for a vickerman coached team.
Will will Melbourne explode or coast home is the question. Go the hawks.

Critics are out. Looks like a good battle. United off their game. New Hawks imports trying to find their feet. If they can start making some shots Hawks are a chance.

Hobson seems ... Erratic

Trimble making Naar look like Steph Curry.

Commentary so much bias towards Melbourne.

Just need Thursday night games now. Ideal for Summer!

"With the announcement of Dan Shamir's extension, look for the Hawks to come out firing."

What does the Breakers re-signing Shamir have to do with the Hawks?

With the announcement of Dan Shamir's extension, look for the Hawks to come out firing.

Hobson and Preston to each drop a 20-piece.

Home team by 4.

Jack

School kids, Illawarra Eunuchs, what’s next?

I agree, Monday nights are fantastic.

Danger game indeed

The whole Hawks team will feel rejuvenated.

Imports often bring their best in game 1, and there's two of them.

But, beware the wounded beast. United will be hungry and have too much talent.

Start is key. Don't let the Hawks get any confidence up. Crowd will be hyped to see the new boys. Silence them early and roll it home.

Very hard to bring in imports this time of the season and have them as straight up contributors. United are struggling but will be to good for an Illawarra team minus Ball. This might just the game to play United into form.

United easy, 10 plus.

Daniel Dillon
Lindsay Tait
Blagoj Janev

If yes, then why?
If no, then why?