The week off for International basketball would have given most players a much needed rest, but others played gruelling minutes for their countries.
Brisbane could welcome the return of Javon Freeman-Liberty who returned home mid-season, but I think it might take a few games before the Bullets can find their groove.
Brisbane are just sitting outside the playoff race and have the Hawks closing in fast, they will need to take care of the New Zealand Breakers tonight who are also desperate to taste victory.
The undefeated Melbourne United are no more, after a loss to the Sydney Kings on Monday night. They will have no time to lick their wounds with JaVale Mcgee and the Hawks ready and waiting tonight in Wollongong.
Melbourne United remains undefeated through 9 games, they will take on a struggling Sydney Kings side on a special Cup Eve Classic Monday game to finish Round 7.
Melbourne United are averaging over 100 points a game and remain undefeated thus far. They will face the Taipans this week, who will be on a back-to-back, facing the Wildcats tonight.
The Wednesday hoops continue, with our next instalment of the Ignite Cup. The JackJumpers host the Sydney Kings, before Perth takes on a desperate Brisbane Bullets squad, searching for a win.
Round 4 sees our first taste of the inaugural ‘NBL Ignite Cup’. The new competition will see Wednesday night hoops become a staple for this season, with a separate prize running parallel to the regular season.
Javale Mcgee has wasted no time in stamping his authority on the NBL. A scintillating 32 points and 13 rebounds against Tassie, Mcgee will look to do the same to Perth tonight.
Well, it’s only taken until Round 2 of the NBL season to be completely rocked with controversy. 36ers draw card Montrezl Harrell has parted ways with the club after a controversial doping scandal. Before we get to see the 36ers it will be the Melbourne Throwdown tonight.