NBL, Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United

Illawarra Hawks level NBL finals series with road victory over Melbourne United in game two
Tyler Harvey was the hero as the Illawarra Hawks levelled the best-of-five NBL championship series against Melbourne United at 1-1 with a tense road win.
Illawarra Hawks level NBL title series against Melbourne United in game-two thriller
Star imports Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell recovered from poor game-one showings to lead the Hawks to a thrilling 102-100 victory at John Cain Arena on Wednesday night.
Hawks vs. United: Ultimate 2025 NBL Championship Series Preview
Here's what to keep an eye on as the NBL Championship Series gets set to begin, from the big storylines, to the players primed to explode, and where each team might find their advantages.
Melbourne United guard Shea Ili could miss game three of the NBL grand final series after a head knock
Melbourne United guard Shea Ili’s history with concussion was enough for coach Dean Vickerman to sit him down after another blow in Wednesday’s loss in game two of the NBL grand final series and he faces a nervous four days before being cleared for Sunday’s third game against the Illawarra Hawks.
Melbourne United defeats Illawarra Hawks in NBL grand final series opener
Chris Goulding and Matthew Dellavedova catch fire late to guide Melbourne United to an upset 96-88 win over Illawarra Hawks in Wollongong.
NBL Championship Series Takeaways: United were professional, Hawks' Chris Goulding dilemma
Wani Swaka Lo Buluk was the matchup, and did an excellent individual job. Goulding found it incredibly difficult to create separation coming off turnouts, with the runner up for the NBL's Best Defensive Player award using his impressive screen evasion and length to hound the United guard.
NBL grand final, Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United, game 1: Lee stars as United strikes first blood
Melbourne United stole back home-court advantage with a grinding, gritty 96-88 victory over Illawarra Hawks in the first game of the National Basketball League grand final series at WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong on Saturday night.
Illawarra Hawks stunned by United in grand final game one in Wollongong
Sam Froling of the Illawarra Hawks drives to the basket during game one of the NBL Grand Final Series against Melbourne United at WIN Entertainment Centre on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Picture by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images.
Hawks level NBL title series in game-two thriller
Tyler Harvey hit the game-winning basket as Illawarra hit back to level the NBL championship series with a gutsy road win over Melbourne United.
Harvey's redemption as Hawks level NBL title series
Tyler Harvey was the hero as the Illawarra Hawks levelled the best-of-five NBL championship series against Melbourne United at 1-1 with a tense road win.
NBL grand final series; Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne Utd: Froling, Kell, Harvey lead Hawks to win
Hawks trio Sam Froling, Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell III have led Illawarra to a crucial road win to level the NBL championship ...
Star pair fire late as United sink Hawks in GF opener
Chris Goulding and Matthew Dellavedova have caught fire late to guide Melbourne United to an upset 96-88 win over Illawarra ...
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United's Ili no certainty to return in NBL title battle
Melbourne United guard Shea Ili is under an injury cloud after a head knock during game two of the NBL championship series ...
New Orleans Pelicans to play Melbourne teams in a first for Australia
The New Orleans Pelicans will play two Melbourne teams in pre-season games in Melbourne in October, bringing the National ...
Delly proves worth as Melbourne United score comeback win; Tatum addresses referee controversy
Matthew Dellavedova and Melbourne United overcame a poor first half to score a comeback win over the Illawarra Hawks to claim ...
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Tyler the creator of dream finish for Hawks as three-point bomb blows United away
Tyler Harvey hit the game-winning basket as Illawarra hit back to level the NBL championship series with a gutsy road win ...