DrinkWise Preview: NBL26 - Round 5, Game 1 v Brisbane Bullets

Having picked up another pair of victories in Round 4, we will aim to build on our perfect start to the season on Friday evening when we face the Brisbane Bullets on the road.

The trip to Brisbane has not fazed Dean Vickerman and his squad for a number of years, having tallied eight consecutive wins against the Bullets on their home floor.

For Brisbane, a 17-point win over the Perth Wildcats on Wednesday has provided some great momentum coming into a contest that could see them jump into the top six by the end of the round.

WHAT’S THE WORD?

Looking ahead to Friday, Tyson Walker touched on the talent he knows Brisbane has on their roster.

“We’ve got to go out there and compete,” Walker said.

“We know they’ve got talented players so we just have to figure out ways to slow them down.”

Having come off the impressive win against Perth, Bullets Head Coach Stu Lash said his team will be ready for a battle, despite a busy travel schedule.

“We embrace the challenge, there’s no complaints,” Lash said.

“If you’re a competitor, coming off a great win on the road and you get the top team in your home building… We’ll be ready to go.”

WHO’S HOT, WHO'S NOT

Heading into the contest, the front-court battle is one that is sure to have pundits around the league watching closely.

In the middle, Jesse Edwards will face off against Tyrell Harrison, while at the four spot, Finn Delany will look to lock down Casey Prather.

So far this season, United have not allowed a single front-court pairing to both tally double-digit point totals in the same game.

This will be a challenge against the Bullets, with the Harrison/Prather combination averaging over 42 combined points per game.

GAME INFO

Who: Melbourne United vs Brisbane Bullets

Tip-off: 7:30pm AEDT, Friday 17 October, 2025

Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Watch: ESPN