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Worst ever performances in the NBL

Game 3 of both NBL semifinals way back in 1989 were both blowouts.

- Canberra Cannons def Sydney Kings 142-82 (won series 2-1)
- North Melbourne Giants def Perth Wildcats 165-110 (won series 2-1)

How are those for lopsided results, played in the 48min game era.

Giants went on to beat the Cannons 2-0 in the grand final series.

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It's all coming back on Bogut now - may this be an important life lesson to him at the end of his career. Love it.

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Back in February:

'Basketball star Andrew Bogut has savaged the NRL for their “disappointing” decision to abolish competitive finals for children'

Not just adjustments, it's also just that confidence comes and goes. Having the crowd behind them will make a huge difference.

[Mentally, if your Sydney, that must surely cook you? Being down 66 points to a team in the 3rd quarter. That's some pretty big demons heading into Game 3 LOL.

Would be extraordinary if Sydney got up in Game 3.]

Yesterday, most people were saying....

Mentally, if your United, that must surely cook you? Being up 16 to a team in the 4th quarter, then throwing the game away with terrible shot selection and dumb turnovers. That's some pretty big demons heading into Game 2 LOL.

Would be extraordinary if United got up in Game 2.



Btw it was 58, not 66. But even 58 is ridiculous!

I'm not suggesting Sydney will win game 3. Just saying, Sydney's team must have 100+ years of pro experience between them, championships all over the world (Casper and Bogut France, NBA, NBL). We see this in the NBA all the time, huge swings of momentum from game to game as adjustments are made. Anything is possible.

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Mentally, if your Sydney, that must surely cook you? Being down 66 points to a team in the 3rd quarter. That's some pretty big demons heading into Game 3 LOL.

Would be extraordinary if Sydney got up in Game 3.

On Oct 8 1989, North Melbourne defeated Perth 165 to 110 while Canberra deafeated Sydny 142 -82. Both games were Game 3's of their semi-finals series (but in 48 minute games)

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I'd rather talk best ever than worst ever

This opening weekend delivered:

- One of the best games ever

- One of the biggest chokes ever

- The biggest win of the 40 minute era

#SeeIncredible indeed

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Biggest win in any 40-minute NBL game since 2010

45 by United over Kings tonight

43 by Wildcats over Kings 2014

41 by Blaze over Hawks 2012

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Biggest win in any 40-minute NBL game since 2010

45 by United over Kings tonight

43 by Wildcats over Kings 2014

41 by Blaze over Hawks 2012

40 (three times)

#NBL20

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What a surprise. Honestly thought United were cooked after the terrible 4th quarter fade out game 1. Some really good adjustments, Kidd into the prominent role, Barlow to the bench and Smith-Milner DNP. Ili’s role on Ware has been sensational. Defence across the floor has really picked up. Trimble playing as a scoring point off the bench is the right role. Hope they can keep it going.

I think it was 38-31 Then 97-39

59-8 Run

Mind boggling.

Has any team led by 58 during the 3rd quarter of a 40 minute game? I doubt it

It's amazing

And amazing considering they're a veteran team. I would never have expected a team with this much experience to get pummeled like that.

Suggests lack of mental toughness and leadership. Can you even imagine that happening to Gleeson and Perth? Can you imagine how badly Joey Wright would lose his mind if his team was even down by, 35?

Slaughtered. Wonder what shit Bogut will throw Melbournes way after his magnificent performance

Greta is complaining to the RSPCA for will Will Weaver supporting the spotlight hunting of deer

and outside of the super coach Goorjian era have absolutely nothing to show for it.

Funnily enough Sydney hold the record for worst loss ever which was by 88 but that was a regular season game. Such a bad basketball city.

Mad Monday for the Sixers a couple weeks ago?

Perth lost by 55 to North Melbourne in the 1989 semis.

Liked Goulding for this one, but Madgen stepped up for the Kings.