Melbourne United stay cool under pressure to beat Sixers
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Melbourne United stay cool under pressure to beat Sixers

Melbourne United looked in trouble just two minutes into their clash with Adelaide on Sunday,when Matthew Dellavedova went off with an ankle injury,Chris Goulding felt for his hamstring and the Sixers were up on the scoreboard,but coach Dean Vickerman didn’t panic.

  • byRoy Ward

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‘Remain aggressive’:Goulding heats up as United hunt down Phoenix
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‘Remain aggressive’:Goulding heats up as United hunt down Phoenix

The growing rivalry between United and Phoenix played out another exciting chapter on Sunday,this time with United earning cross-town bragging rights after an eventful afternoon.

  • byJon Pierik
Cleveland leads Hawks past Phoenix,United stay on top,Bullets lose Sobey to knee injury
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Cleveland leads Hawks past Phoenix,United stay on top,Bullets lose Sobey to knee injury

Import Antonius Cleveland played until he was hoarse,figuratively and literally,leading the Illawarra Hawks to a vital win over South East Melbourne Phoenix on Sunday night.

  • byRoy Ward
SEM Phoenix finding chemistry,Kay leads Boomers in qualifier win
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SEM Phoenix finding chemistry,Kay leads Boomers in qualifier win

NBL round 13 will be headlined by a showdown between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena on Saturday night.

  • byRoy Ward
Phoenix hang tough in gritty win over Wildcats
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Phoenix hang tough in gritty win over Wildcats

It was second versus third on the NBL ladder on Saturday night,and the Phoenix made an NBL championship statement with a stirring win at John Cain Arena.

  • byJon Pierik
‘He’s had three cracks at Creek’:Phoenix fire up as United’s Peatling vows to ‘stick up’ for teammates
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‘He’s had three cracks at Creek’:Phoenix fire up as United’s Peatling vows to ‘stick up’ for teammates

Melbourne United forward Mason Peatling maintains Phoenix star Mitch Creek was disrespectful in how he celebrated a high-flying dunk over Matthew Dellavedova,but South East Melbourne have hit back,accusing Peatling of putting hard fouls on Creek three times this season.

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‘We are not friendly with any team’:Goulding,United ready for Phoenix rematch
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‘We are not friendly with any team’:Goulding,United ready for Phoenix rematch

Matthew Dellavedova was restricted at training on Wednesday,but the star guard insists he will be fit for Thursday’s cross-town derby against the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

  • byJon Pierik
Opals leave out Magbegor for World Cup qualifying event
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Opals leave out Magbegor for World Cup qualifying event

Australia will be without rising star Ezi Magbegor for World Cup qualifying tournament in Serbia with coach Sandy Brondello saying the squad had “learnt valuable lessons from 2021”.

  • byJon Pierik
‘Less than ideal’:Phoenix desperate to play
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‘Less than ideal’:Phoenix desperate to play

The Phoenix have endured a three-week spell due to COVID-19 protocols,while United coach Dean Vickerman says Jack White is pressing for a return to the starting line-up.

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Peatling suspended as United look to move on from heated clash
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Peatling suspended as United look to move on from heated clash

Captain Chris Goulding says United are ready to bounce back from a 0-2 start and Sunday’s emotional loss to the Phoenix.

  • byRoy Ward
Basketbrawl fallout:Players,coaches issued please explains after wild NBL weekend
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Basketbrawl fallout:Players,coaches issued please explains after wild NBL weekend

The NBL’s game review panel has had a busy time reviewing incidents in games involving Melbourne United and the Phoenix,and the Sydney Kings and Illawarra Hawks.

  • byJon Pierik