Hawks Defeat United in Title Match

Melbourne United’s NBL title hopes took a hit after a 100-91 loss to the Illawarra Hawks, likely sealing their fate for a play-in matchup against the Tasmania JackJumpers. United, missing head coach Dean Vickerman and key player Shea Ili, started strong but faltered defensively, allowing the Hawks to pull ahead. JaVale McGee led Illawarra with 22 points, while Tyson Walker scored 30 for United. The loss positions United in fifth, needing to win against Tasmania to advance.

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