Mitsubishi Match Recap: NBL25 Playoff Series Game 2 v Perth Wildcats

United got off to a hot start in front of a packed-out RAC Arena, getting out to an early 20-point lead thanks to consecutive defensive stops and 6-8 3PM courtesy of Chris Goulding (3), Jack White, Ian Clark and Rob Loe (1). The visitors maintained an advantage, taking a 15-point lead into the first break.

After an incredible performance in Game 1 on Thursday night, Goulding continued his hot form with 11 first-quarter points.

But it was only a matter of time before the home team made a charge, and the Wildcats came out with a bang to start the second quarter.

Melbourne United countered, and continued to play solid team-first basketball, resulting in 18 first half assists (Dellavedova with 10), and took a 14-point lead into half time.

It was a true arm wrestle in the third, but with the league MVP Bryce Cotton dropping a triple on the buzzer, United’s lead was cut to 11.

Jack White got United off to a good start in the 4^th with a triple from the opening set play, but the Wildcats managed to hit straight back with a 3 of their own from Tai Webster. The Kiwi guard followed it up right away with an and-1 play, and United’s lead was down to 8.

The Wildcats kept coming, led by Dylan Windler, and with the Red Army behind them, momentum was well and truly with the home team. Following some big plays from Perth, scores were all tied up with 4:37 left to play.

A Windler 3 put the Wildcats up for the first time in the game and the Wildcats never looked back, Perth taking the win in game two 96-89.

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This Hungry Jack’s Playoff Series now returns to John Cain Arena for a deciding game three this Tuesday, March 4. Tip off will be at 7:30pm AEDT.

The presale window for Same Seat Members opens at 10:30pm Saturday March 1st, and will remain open until midday on Sunday March 2nd.

A second presale window for the remainder of Members will then open from 4pm Sunday March 2nd until 6pm Sunday March 2nd.

Members should receive communication regarding ticking via their emails. Any Members who have not received your password/s to unlock pre-sale tickets can email membership@melbourneutd.com.au.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public via Ticketek at 6pm on Sunday March 2nd.

To stay up to date with all NBL25 Finals information, keep your eyes on the Melbourne United Finals Hub.