I think we're half a shot at home if United are demoralized after dropping 3 straight. It should be pretty clear what sort of mindset United are in about 5 mins into the first Q.

United needs CG43 to get going. Hopson's being sorely missed.

It's not about mindset as such, United were 10-1 off the back of winning many close games. They've subsequently lost 3 in a row but again, the games were very close.

The difference between 10-1 and 3 losses is basically a 10 point swing or less. 10 points is nothing in basketball.

I should say, 10 points is a lot given the way it's swung the results

but what I mean is, the difference between United's early season form vs the past few games isn't that significant. They're playing a bunch of kids due to injuries, and remain very competitive.

Tonight obviously key is shutting down Casper and Martin, and at the other end better ball movement and getting better looks.

Kings by 2. Will be a great game.

Is there something strange about the venue lighting? Dark areas, heavy shadows from the bench side? Just looks weird to me.

Looks fine to me.

In that last United timeout Vickerman sounded absolutely clueless in his instructions to the team. Ended up asking them what D they wanted to play.

United looking very ordinary

10 point swing and they still lose by 20 lol.

Hahahahhahahaahah. How good was Jockdale?

Suck it Vickerman.

Kings outstanding in this one. United standing out of this one!

United salary cap cheaters

Wow, wasn't expecting that

Still 15th game of the season, bound to have a shocker eventually

Desperately need Hopson

Didn't catch the game either

NBL I wonder if they'll regret this long 36 game season.

I'll definitely be watching less now that foot's back on. Winter sport's all in full swing now.

Footy*

If you're going to count Louzada as an import then Baba is too and they signed Landale in place of an import, plus Stith played too.

The Kings smashed them by 30 because they thoroughly outplayed them. Four losses in a row for the undefeated team.

Hahahaha LV pretending to not being interested now that Melbourne have dropped several games. Haven't seen that before...

On second thought I think that's what #845 meant. Nice.

[Hahahaha LV pretending to not being interested now that Melbourne have dropped several games. Haven't seen that before...]

What makes you think I'm uninterested?

Being uninterested and not having the time to watch the game are two different things

[Are you sure? I've seen him pull this excuse out on and off when necessary, depending on the form of Tigers/United, for close to twenty years now.]

Yet the fact that Ive been around pretty consistently for 20 odd years kind of contradicts your point..... even for the 9 years when Tigers/United didn't even make a GF much less look like winning a title.

Didn't really think that one through, did you?

Twenty years of excuses. You are consistent I'll give you that much.

Great result.

When Goulding, JLA and Barlow combine for 1 of 19 shooting it won't end well.

Moller showed his worth yet again and to think United let him go (is that on Vickerman or Crivelli? - either way they both suck).

Hunter would be on short list for most improved.
Adnam another possibility.

Hunter's touch has improved about a zillion percent this season. He's done a much better job of avoiding late contest fouls the past couple of games, too.

For me this game was over when Moller came in and came up with a couple of quick hustle plays in a couple of minutes that led to points. It felt like United pretty much gave up at that point. Ili, McCarron, and Baba were the only United players who looked like they wanted to be out there.