Melbourne United Stuns Perth Wildcats in an NBL Classic Thriller
Wow, what a game! If you missed this one, you missed out on what might just be one of the greatest games in NBL history. Melbourne United has pulled off a heart-stopping 113-112 victory over the Perth Wildcats in Game 3 of the semi-finals, securing their spot in the championship series. And let me tell you, this wasn’t just any game—it was a rollercoaster of emotions, packed with insane moments from start to finish.
Let’s set the scene. The game was already intense, but in the final seconds, it went to another level. With just two seconds left, Perth’s captain Jesse Wagstaff drilled a clutch three-pointer to tie the game at 112-112. It looked like we were heading into overtime, but then—drama. Melbourne’s captain Chris Goulding got fouled by Perth’s Ben Henshall with just a fraction of a second on the clock. The pressure was on, but Goulding stepped up, sank his free throw, and that was it—game over, Melbourne wins!
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The performance from both teams was nothing short of electric. Goulding finished with 30 points, while his teammate Ian Clark went off with a career-high 38. On the other side, Kristian Doolittle dropped 37 for Perth, and Bryce Cotton, as always, was unstoppable with 33 points. The offensive firepower in this game was just unreal.
And the reactions? Legendary Boomers great Andrew Gaze called it "one of the greatest games we’ve seen in NBL history." Melbourne’s coach, Dean Vickerman—who knows a thing or two about winning championships—put this game in his "top two" all-time semi-final series. And honestly, watching it unfold, you can see why.
This win sends Melbourne United into their second straight NBL Grand Final, where they’ll be looking to redeem themselves after last year’s tough loss to the Tasmanian JackJumpers. Their opponent is still to be decided, with the Illawarra Hawks and South East Melbourne Phoenix battling it out for the other grand final spot. But one thing’s for sure—after a game like this, Melbourne is coming in with serious momentum.
If this semi-final was any indication, we are in for an epic NBL Grand Final series. Basketball fans, get ready—because the best is yet to come!
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