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NBL matchup between Melbourne United and Sydney Kings

Overview

Melbourne United defeated the defending champion Sydney Kings with a score of 105-95 at John Cain Arena. Cole Anthony led Melbourne United with 30 points, nine assists, and six rebounds.

For the Sydney Kings, Torrey Craig recorded 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Andrew Carr contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds. Despite these efforts, the Kings struggled with offensive execution and defensive lapses, particularly during a third-quarter period that allowed Melbourne United to build a significant lead.

The victory moved Melbourne United from ninth to seventh in the NBL standings, ending a two-game losing streak. The loss left the Sydney Kings with a 5-3 record, placing them third on the NBL ladder.

Entities

Brian Goorjian · Cole Anthony · Melbourne United · Sydney Kings · NBL

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Melbourne United upsets Sydney Kings in NBL victory

    Cole Anthony scored 30 points to lead Melbourne United to a 105-95 upset victory over the Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sydney Kings suffer loss to Melbourne United in NBL matchup

    The Sydney Kings dropped to a 5-3 record following a 105-95 loss to Melbourne United, highlighting concerns over ball movement.

Sources

basketball.com.au · communitynews.com.au · nbl.com.au · si.com