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Melbourne United beat Illawarra, setup nail-biting final round
United beat the Hawks and keep their finals hopes in their own hands with two tough games to play this weekend.
United beat the Hawks and keep their finals hopes in their own hands with two tough games to play this weekend.
Sydney import Asia Taylor was the destroyer as the Flames beat Melbourne Boomers on Sunday.
Melbourne United hope the bumps and bruises of their NBL season has steeled them for a charge at the top four in the final week of the season.
Townsville Fire were too strong for Dandenong Rangers on Saturday night.
Melbourne United and Sydney Kings will start their finals campaigns early when they face off on Saturday night.
Sara Blicavs and her Dandenong Rangers have good causes and a big win in mind for their home clash with Townsville Fire on Saturday night.
Mathematical possibilities aside, Melbourne United face first true must-win game of the NBL season on Saturday night.
The Rangers took on fellow finals' contenders Perth Lynx in Perth on Sunday but lost 87-77.
It may not have been welcomed but a trip to the bench for Bendigo Spirit import Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe spurred her and her side to a vital win on Saturday night.
Dandenong Rangers aren't feeling the pressure as they face some of the WNBL's toughest road games in an attempt to lock down top spot.
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