Hoops

Sydney v Melbourne Game 1

Was that Glenn Saville who threw one in from halfway and won $10,000,
or (just) a lookalike.

Someone told me that if Melbourne just took shot clock violations for the last six minutes they probably would've won.

Fair enough then

75 attempted threes after 70 the night before. What's the record? Can't be far off it

Taylor isn’t the best player on the team but you can see the team needed him out there ... it’s the little things he does that helps the team win games, his energy, defense and ability to take the pressure of Casper load. Running into screens and chasing Melo all night caused him to look sluggish. The way he’s been playing these last 10 games, I promise you they’ll bring him back to the lineup

It was like watching a car crash. So good for three quarters all they needed to do is use the clock to their advantage to secure the win. They start show boating and the coach leaves his two best players on the bench.

Unbelievable choke one for the ages.

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Haha wow now there's a take hotter than the sun]

It's probably them or United of 2018. Those are the two from recent memory who stand out

Starting 5 has no weak links. Excellence all round. Offensively and defensively. Lisch is the weakest player!

The bench has Newley who would start on most NBL teams, plus Didi, Moller and Kickert. It's a helluva list now they're finally all assembled

[At the 2 minute mark there was an incorrect call on a back court violation. Melbourne did not have control of the ball it was stolen by newley then thrown back into play.]

Just watched replay . You're right

There was also the Long continuation that should've been awarded.

Louzada got away with multiple fouls in the last couple of minutes. Over zealous D and United guards weren't allowed to cut- he was illegally blocking their path on multiple occasions.

Still, that's what happens when the crowd gets involved.

"Sydney are best team in the history of the NBL on paper"

Haha wow now there's a take hotter than the sun

Wow

United threw that away. They were so good for so long, committed, focused, until the last 6 or 7 minutes.

Had it in the bag, then started throwing up ill advised shots and dumb turnovers. Completely lost the plot. The crowd got involved and United could no longer handle the semi final pressure.

I think United's given them their best shot. Trimble and Long were superb. Ili shut Casper down. And still, Sydney came back.

Sydney are best team in the history of the NBL on paper. They didn't live up to that tonight, but I think we'll see a sweep now.

Inb4 someone says there will be an asterisk

...might be too late

If Sydney didn't have their 4th import they would of lost by 2.

Sheesh, Didi +27 in 16 mins, Bogut -16, Kicks +19. Sorta backs up how it felt during the game.

not eg. trimble is just plain stupid. has the basketball IQ of a Grapefruit.

Wow, from one of the greatest finals ever last night, to one of the biggest chokes I've seen, we've got it all this year!

Go hard or go to Melbourne.

MELTDOWN UNITED

Your up in the 4th. Use the shot clock, milk the clock. Don't jack up a shot with 20 seconds left. Idiots Melbourne.

Sydney are a liability with Bogut on the court, lazy to guard outside paint so Long heaves the 3 pointers.

Have to say, haven't heard a Sydney crowd make that much noise since the days of Goorj. Don't know how it sounded on TV, but it was something else in person.

The violet comebacks?

Suck it Melbourne

Massive choke job and massive coaching blunder by Vickerman. As much as I like him as a coach he needs to admit that he cost his the team the game.

Taking Trimble off and then letting Goulding & Barlow start jacking up wild threes was the only way the Kings could get back in it.

What was that? Vickerman leaving his best players on the bench until it was too late. Goulding chucking up rushed hero shots when Melbourne should've been using the clock. Dear oh dear.

DV

What a suprise sydney make their run with lazy, selfish bogut on the bench. Only way sydney can beat perth is if they do what golden state did in the finals and started not playing bogut at all. With him they are just too slow and lazy

LV takes off Trimble and Long and they give up a 16ot lead because if it. LV needs to be sacked.

Melbourne threw away that game Sydney didn't make a "comeback" even Sydney needs to work on their next game

Someone please check on LV!!

Hard to beat a 4 import team

Got to eat my words boys. Nice comeback. United blow a16 point lead. Who wins it now. 25 secs left

One of the more extraordinary meltdowns by an NBL team. WTF happened? Just bizarre.

that Brazilian bloke goes ok

Bizarre game

Kickert sucks balls

Mind you, why the hell would you have the player of the game sitting at such a crucial time? Baffling.

Can’t Jack up bad 3s if you can’t get the ball over halfway

Eight second violation by MEL to top off the non-scoring. What a meltdown.

United choking, haven't scored in 4:30.

Wtf are Melbourne doing, just jacking shit 3s

United inviting Sydney to win this with some horrendous shot selection.

Hero ball will be United downfall here

Long way to go kids.

Surely the last 24hrs puts an end to the Cotton vs Ware debate

Ware 1/11 from field & 0/8 from 3 point range.
You get paid for being that shit?????.

Kings haven’t been in the game all night. How about next game Bogut shuts his mouth pre game.

Melbourne finally playing the D that vickmans teams known for

You know Trimble is shooting 3’s & you still don’t defend it. That’s kiddies defence.
Kings out in 2 games.

Whats the record for most points by a bench player in the NBL finals? Trimble must be close

Sydney 4 import team should be far too good in the 4th.

Kickert has what role? Carry the water bottles.

Newley attack mode