Melbourne United Stages Second-Half Comeback to Win NBL Grand Final Opener

Chris Goulding and Matthew Dellavedova led Melbourne United to a 96-88 victory over Illawarra Hawks after trailing by 10 points at halftime.

Melbourne United overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Illawarra Hawks 96-88 in Game 1 of the NBL Grand Final series.
Chris Goulding scored 10 points in the final quarter, while Matthew Dellavedova contributed a team-high 18 points, including key three-pointers in the fourth quarter.
Marcus Lee made a significant impact with 14 points, 15 rebounds, and two blocks, bolstering United's defense and rebounding efforts.
Illawarra's Sam Froling led his team with 16 points, but the Hawks struggled offensively in the second half, scoring only 35 points after halftime.
Game 2 of the best-of-five series is scheduled to take place in Melbourne on Wednesday night, where United will aim to build on their momentum.