Bear
Years ago
NBL 2016-17 Round 1
While it is still September and my Cats are playing the Hawks with a big chance at the AFL Premiership and the Storm are also looking good in the NRL, I am also hyped up and keen for the start of the NBL season and round 1 looks promising.
Maybe a bit early for tips, but at this stage here is the round and my early thoughts:
Brisbane v Perth - This will be huge and who knows if the Bullets can get it together this early. I think they will get an early lead but the Wildcats may hunt them down in a close one at the end.
New Zealand v Melbourne - Not the dream start for United who have a tough trip to start this season compared with their home run of games last year. The Breakers will probably try to by physical early, not sure if United can hold them at home.
Illawarra v Adelaide - I thin the Hawks will be very solid this year and at home a can't see the 6'ers troubling them.
Sydney v Brisbane - Tough for Brisbane to get Perth then go to Sydney in what will no doubt be a spectacular season opener in the Harbour City. The Kings may get this, but only by 10 points or less.
Perth v Cairns - Not sure if Nate will play, if he does I expect fireworks and a very exciting game. Maybe an upset will be on the cards, but without the big moving brick I will go with the home side.
Melbourne v Adelaide - You guys all know how tough these two starting games will be for the 6'ers, I just can't see them toppling United in their season opener at Hisense.
