DrinkWise Preview: NBL25 - Round 9 v Adelaide 36ers

Two of the league’s hottest teams will meet on Sunday afternoon when the Adelaide 36ers come to John Cain Arena for a battle with Melbourne United.

Over the past decade, we have dominated the matchup with the Sixers at home, winning 18 of the 22 times Adelaide have made the trip down to Melbourne.

If we were able to continue this streak, it would help extend our lead on top of the NBL25 ladder heading into the FIBA Window.

For Adelaide, a win would help to further solidify their position in the top-six.

HEAR DEAN VICKERMAN AND MARCUS LEE PREVIEW THE GAME HERE

WHO’S HOT, WHO’S NOT

(Past five games)
United - W, W, L, W, W

36ers - W, W, L, W, W

Since Round 4, there have not been two better teams than Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers.

We have tallied six wins in eight games, while the Sixers have won four of six. 

All four of Adelaide’s victories have however come at home, while their two road games have seen them go down by 54 total points.

STARS COLLIDE

With so many stars set to hit the court, there is no shortage of marquee matchups.

Perhaps the most exciting duel will come on the wing, as Chris Goulding and D.J Vasiljevic face off.

Goulding is coming off one of the greatest shooting displays the league has ever seen, having tallied 46 points in his last outing, which included nine three-point makes.

Vasiljevic on the other hand is coming off a 23-point outing of his own, and will be looking to make up for a season-low eight points when the two sides last met. 

GAME INFO

Who: Melbourne United vs Adelaide 36ers

Tip-off: 2:30pm AEDT, Sunday 17 November, 2024

Where: John Cain Arena, Melbourne

Watch: Channel 10 and ESPN via Kayo

Tickets: Via Ticketek