‘Unbelievable’ legend’s inspiring act, coach’s emotional message as NBL finale locked in

United down Hawks to reach Championship | 00:52The 2024 NBL Championship Series is set, with the Tasmania JackJumpers once again featuring as they look to win their first-ever title against Melbourne United.

“The island defended. Love those people back in Tasmania, this team loves you, we’re coming back home,” an emotional Roth told John Casey post-game.So, Tasmania will play Melbourne United in a five-game series, after United won Game 3 of their semi-final series against Illawarra Hawks earlier on Wednesday.In the past 10 years, eight championships have been won by teams entering the playoffs from one of top-two positions on the table.

But after him, it was slim pickings. Hyrum Harris contributed 13 points, but no one else made it to double figures.The pressure on Melbourne United to close out a semi final series it was heavily favoured in was immense. United exorcised the demons of 2021-22 when a fourth-ranked Tasmania JackJumpers shocked top-seeded United to take game three of their semi final series.

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