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UNITED DOWN HAWKS

05/12/2017

 
UNITED DOWN HAWKS
  
 
Melbourne United has bounced back from its recent thrashing by reigning champions Perth with an emphatic 18 point win over last years runners up Illawarra at Hisense Arena.

The fast paced start to the game pointed to a close one, but the undermanned Hawks faded after halftime to go down 91-73.

After a slow start to the season, Chris Goulding got his groove back dropping 14 points and handing out 5 assists to help his side to a much needed victory.

Casey Prather continued to provide highlights for the home side, slamming on 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. 

Rotnei Clarke (24 points) was a standout for the Hawks but lacked support as his team continued their hoodoo at Hisense Arena. 


Box Score

Game Highlights

Melbourne United Press Conference Audio 
Melbourne United Press Conference Vision (Dean Vickerman and Chris Goulding) 

Illawarra Hawks Press Conference Audio 
Illawarra Hawks Press Conference Vision (Rob Beveridge and Rotnei Clarke)
 
  Played Won Loss Win % Points For Points Against Point %
New Zealand Breakers 12 9 3 75% 1017 988 102.94%
Perth Wildcats 11 8 3 73% 962 860 111.86%
Adelaide 36ers 11 6 5 55% 1026 993 103.32%
Melbourne United 11 6 5 55% 958 935 102.46%
Cairns Taipans 13 6 7 46% 1028 1019 100.88%
Illawarra Hawks 12 5 7 42% 1048 1087 96.41%
Brisbane Bullets 11 4 7 36% 942 991 95.06%
Sydney Kings 13 3 10 23% 1120 1228 91.21%
 

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