Illawarra Hawks Stun Melbourne United to Force NBL Title Decider
Wow, what a game! The Illawarra Hawks have just pulled off one of the most incredible wins in recent NBL history, taking down Melbourne United 80-71 in a stunning road victory. This means the NBL Championship series is going to a thrilling Game 5, and you couldn’t have scripted it any better.
Going into this game, the odds were heavily stacked against the Hawks. They were already trailing 2-1 in the best-of-five series and, to make matters worse, they lost star import Trey Kell to a knee injury before tip-off. Then, early in the second quarter, their key big man Sam Froling limped off with an Achilles issue. At that point, it looked like Melbourne United had one hand on the championship trophy. But the Hawks had other ideas.
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Will Hickey stepped up in a massive way, delivering a career-high 22 points and proving to be the difference-maker on the night. He took control when it mattered most, keeping the Hawks alive with clutch plays and relentless energy. Lachie Olbrich also made a crucial contribution, coming off the bench to drop 13 points in a high-pressure situation. And, of course, Tyler Harvey was his usual self, adding 12 points and landing some key shots to keep the Hawks in front.
On the other side, Melbourne United had their moments. Matthew Dellavedova and Chris Goulding both finished with 17 points, but the team just couldn’t capitalize on their home-court advantage. United led 32-28 at halftime after a slow, grinding first half, but the Hawks came out swinging in the second half with a 13-4 run, seizing momentum and never looking back.
One of the defining moments of the game was the intense physical battle. Things got heated when Hawks’ import Darius Days charged through Goulding off the ball, sending the Melbourne captain tumbling to the floor. It was a game filled with raw emotion, desperation, and playoff intensity at its peak.
With the win, Illawarra now gets to host Game 5 at the WIN Entertainment Centre this Sunday, and you can bet the atmosphere will be electric. The Hawks now have a golden opportunity to complete one of the most inspiring comebacks in NBL history, while Melbourne United will be looking to regroup and avoid what would be a brutal collapse.
This series has been an absolute rollercoaster, with road teams winning every game so far. Will the trend continue, or will the Hawks rise to the occasion in front of their home crowd? One thing is for sure—this NBL Finals series is delivering drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments. Get ready for an epic showdown!
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