NBL on ESPN – The NBL Playoff Series reaches its thrilling conclusion on Wednesday night LIVE on ESPN with two series-clinching games that see Melbourne United-Illawarra Hawks and Perth Wildcats-Tasmania JackJumpers face off in Games 3s to determine who progresses to the 2024 NBL Championship Series.
It is high stakes hoops as both NBL Playoff series head to a deciding Game Three on Wednesday evening LIVE on ESPN.
Game Three between Melbourne United and the Illawarra Hawks will tip off LIVE at 7.30pm AEDT.
The United-Hawks series has already produced incredible moments with Game One and Game Two both going to overtime.
The Hawks prevailed in an overtime thriller in Wollongong on Sunday to send their NBL Finals Series to the Game Three decider in Melbourne.
Matthew Dellavedova will look to inspire United to a place in the NBL Championship series, whilst Sam Froling’s 26-point performance in Game One will ensure he is closely watched for the Hawks.
Melbourne finished the regular season on top of the table and will be favored to progress, given the home court advantage of John Cain Arena – but the Hawks will want to continue their dream run under coach Justin Tatum.
The second NBL Playoff series deciding Game Three follows immediately at 9.30pm AEDT LIVE on ESPN with the Perth Wildcats facing the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Tasmania were far too strong for Perth on their home court on Monday night – but doing the job again at Perth’s RAC Arena against a parochial home crowd in Western Australia is a different prospect.
Perth will once again be led by NBL MVP Bryce Cotton. His battle with Tasmania’s Milton Doyle will be mouth watering as the Wildcats respond to the 102-94-point loss in Game Two of the NBL Playoff Series.
The JackJumpers have reached this stage of the finals every year since entering the NBL and with victory can secure a second NBL Championship series appearance in just three seasons.
Of the last four games involving the Wildcats and JackJumpers, Perth have won three of them, including the last two at RAC Arena.
Wednesday March 13
7.30pm AEDT, Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks, ESPN
9.30pm AEDT, Perth Wildcats vs Tasmania JackJumpers, ESPN
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