Today marked the fifth and final match of the National Basketball League (NBL) playoff finals in Australia. Melbourne United and the Tasmania Jackjumpers clashed on the court.
For Melbourne, victory in the finals would have secured their third trophy in history. Previously, they claimed the championship titles in the 2017/18 and 2020/21 seasons. The Tasmania Jackjumpers were aiming for their maiden NBL trophy.
This match was the fifth in the series for both teams, with the score tied at 2-2 before the final match began.
In the first match, Melbourne convincingly defeated their opponents 104-81 at home, but then lost to Tasmania away 77-82. The third match had a dramatic ending, with the Jackjumpers trailing 90-92 in the final seconds but managing to score a three-pointer and secure their second victory in the series with a score of 93-92.
The last match between the teams took place in Hobart, where United fought hard and ultimately edged out their opponents in the final seconds with free throws, securing a 88-86 victory.READ MORE
The final match, held in Melbourne, unfolded unpredictably. The hosts dominated in the first quarter, leading their opponents by five points (31-26), but Tasmania equalized the score by the end of the match (18-13) of the second quarter.
