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Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 18 Jan 2025
Tip-off: 09:00
Final 117-95
29-25 29-21 27-20 32-29
Position#1
Record15-8
FormLLWWL
Points / game100.7
Allowed / game92.5
vs
Position#2
Record15-9
FormLWLWW
Points / game94.4
Allowed / game90.4
AustraliaNBLRound 17· WIN Entertainment Centre
Other2024-25
Meetings · Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United
20 Dec 2026
ILLA v MELB
upcoming
21 Nov 2025
ILLA102
MELB105
05 Nov 2025
ILLA107
MELB93
23 Mar 2025
ILLA114
MELB104
16 Mar 2025
ILLA77
MELB83
08 Mar 2025
ILLA88
MELB96
18 Jan 2025
ILLA117
MELB95
24 Oct 2024
ILLA87
MELB92
10 Mar 2024
ILLA113
MELB108
20 Oct 2023
ILLA91
MELB101
05 Dec 2022
ILLA93
MELB79
29 Oct 2022
ILLA100
MELB106
07 Mar 2022
ILLA v MELB
upcoming
16 Jan 2022
ILLA84
MELB88
18 May 2021
ILLA87
MELB102
13 Mar 2021
ILLA77
MELB69
10 Feb 2021
ILLA88
MELB91
04 Jan 2020
ILLA91
MELB104
16 Dec 2019
ILLA73
MELB94
08 Nov 2018
ILLA87
MELB81
12 Oct 2018
ILLA122
MELB123
06 Jan 2018
ILLA77
MELB79
16 Dec 2017
ILLA78
MELB84
07 Jan 2017
ILLA106
MELB88
06 Nov 2016
ILLA82
MELB73
04 Feb 2016
ILLA73
MELB80
03 Dec 2015
ILLA102
MELB87
30 Jan 2015
ILLA93
MELB82
19 Dec 2014
ILLA98
MELB103
26 Jan 2014
ILLA78
MELB86
31 Dec 2013
ILLA81
MELB91
08 Feb 2013
ILLA70
MELB77
31 Dec 2012
ILLA72
MELB80
27 Jan 2012
ILLA90
MELB68
30 Oct 2011
ILLA74
MELB82
14 Nov 2010
ILLA93
MELB82
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Illawarra Hawks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Melbourne United winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Illawarra HawksAustraliaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHawks
Date
Competition
Perth
#3
W
121-111
121
111
+10
119avg 89
A06/12
NBL
Melbourne United
#2
W
106-93
106
93
+13
100avg 89
A13/12
NBL
Perth
#3
W
120-88
120
88
+32
113avg 89
H22/12
NBL
Sydney
#4
W
111-108
111
108
+3
99avg 89
A25/12
NBL
Brisbane Bullets
#8
W
102-84
102
84
+18
93avg 89
A27/12
NBL
South East Melbourne
#5
L
105-110
105
110
-5
89avg 89
H31/12
NBL
Cairns Taipans
#10
L
105-108
105
108
-3
100avg 89
H03/01
NBL
Tasmania JackJumpers
#7
W
89-84
89
84
+5
86avg 89
H07/01
NBL
New Zealand Breakers
#9
W
108-100
108
100
+8
93avg 89
H11/01
NBL
Adelaide
#6
L
88-91
88
91
-3
74avg 89
A13/01
NBL
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-30
26-23
33-38
33-20
27-24
19-23
27-15
33-31
37-28
26-20
26-15
31-25
23-31
35-27
30-23
23-27
29-34
19-16
34-18
20-16
25-30
34-30
25-24
21-26
24-19
32-26
21-40
28-23
20-18
29-18
14-22
26-26
35-28
34-20
19-22
20-30
25-33
18-30
19-12
26-16
203.2Avg total
105.5Scored
97.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (23)100.792.5193.2+8.265%
Season at home (11)102.891.9194.7+10.964%
Season away (12)98.893.1191.8+5.767%
Last 10 (10)105.597.7203.2+7.870%
Last 5 (5)99.098.6197.6+0.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)88.0104.1192.1-16.10%
vs Similarno games
vs Weaker ◀ (23)100.792.5193.2+8.265%
This opponent (Melbourne United) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Melbourne UnitedAustraliaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormUnited
Date
Competition
Sydney
#4
W
101-98
101
98
+3
102avg 85
H01/12
NBL
New Zealand Breakers
#9
W
97-70
97
70
+27
90avg 85
A05/12
NBL
Brisbane Bullets
#8
L
114-122
114
122
-8
102avg 85
H08/12
NBL
Illawarra Hawks
#1
L
93-106
93
106
-13
79avg 85
H13/12
NBL
South East Melbourne
#5
L
97-109
97
109
-12
88avg 85
A15/12
NBL
Tasmania JackJumpers
#7
L
91-97
91
97
-6
86avg 85
H23/12
NBL
Cairns Taipans
#10
W
76-66
76
66
+10
72avg 85
A26/12
NBL
Adelaide
#6
L
81-100
81
100
-19
70avg 85
A04/01
NBL
Sydney
#4
W
90-88
90
88
+2
82avg 85
A09/01
NBL
New Zealand Breakers
#9
W
91-89
91
89
+2
86avg 85
A13/01
NBL
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-28
38-21
14-26
22-23
28-24
18-19
24-7
27-20
28-28
29-29
30-31
27-34
24-27
23-19
15-27
31-33
36-24
23-27
20-32
18-26
26-36
21-15
20-17
24-29
25-13
21-16
13-22
17-15
17-27
25-28
20-22
19-23
32-16
25-25
13-23
20-24
25-26
16-16
21-29
29-18
187.6Avg total
93.1Scored
94.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)94.490.4184.8+4.062%
Season at home (13)96.694.2190.8+2.554%
Season away (11)91.785.9177.6+5.873%
Last 10 (10)93.194.5187.6-1.450%
Last 5 (5)85.888.0173.8-2.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (2)92.596.5189.0-4.050%
vs Similar (13)92.288.1180.3+4.262%
vs Weaker (15)94.890.0184.8+4.860%
This opponent (Illawarra Hawks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: +3.9+3.9Q2: +2.4+2.4Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: -4.6-4.6Q4Q4: +2.1+2.1Q4: -1.1-1.1
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: +3.9+3.9Q2: +2.4+2.4Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: -4.6-4.6Q4Q4: +2.1+2.1Q4: -1.1-1.1
Illawarra HawksMelbourne United
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
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Illawarra HawksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Perth
#3
W
55-53
55
53
+2
A06/12
NBL
Melbourne United
#2
L
46-47
46
47
-1
A13/12
NBL
Perth
#3
W
63-48
63
48
+15
H22/12
NBL
Sydney
#4
D
58-58
58
58
+0
A25/12
NBL
Brisbane Bullets
#8
L
48-50
48
50
-2
A27/12
NBL
South East Melbourne
#5
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H31/12
NBL
Cairns Taipans
#10
W
56-45
56
45
+11
H03/01
NBL
Tasmania JackJumpers
#7
W
49-36
49
36
+13
H07/01
NBL
New Zealand Breakers
#9
W
69-48
69
48
+21
H11/01
NBL
Adelaide
#6
L
43-63
43
63
-20
A13/01
NBL
105.4Avg total
54.6Scored
50.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.048.097.0+1.047%-
Last 30 at home (14)51.944.996.8+7.157%-
Last 30 away (16)46.450.897.1-4.438%-
Last 10 (10)54.650.8105.4+3.850%-
Last 5 (5)55.250.4105.6+4.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)40.049.189.1-9.10%-
vs Similarno games
vs Weaker ◀ (23)51.747.799.3+4.061%-
This opponent (Melbourne United) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Melbourne UnitedLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sydney
#4
W
65-49
65
49
+16
H01/12
NBL
New Zealand Breakers
#9
W
46-43
46
43
+3
A05/12
NBL
Brisbane Bullets
#8
D
57-57
57
57
+0
H08/12
NBL
Illawarra Hawks
#1
W
47-46
47
46
+1
H13/12
NBL
South East Melbourne
#5
W
59-51
59
51
+8
A15/12
NBL
Tasmania JackJumpers
#7
L
47-51
47
51
-4
H23/12
NBL
Cairns Taipans
#10
W
46-29
46
29
+17
A26/12
NBL
Adelaide
#6
L
42-55
42
55
-13
A04/01
NBL
Sydney
#4
W
57-41
57
41
+16
A09/01
NBL
New Zealand Breakers
#9
L
41-42
41
42
-1
A13/01
NBL
97.1Avg total
50.7Scored
46.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.745.594.2+3.267%-
Last 30 at home (17)50.048.198.1+1.959%-
Last 30 away (13)47.042.189.1+4.977%-
Last 10 (10)50.746.497.1+4.360%-
Last 5 (5)46.643.690.2+3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (2)43.541.585.0+2.0100%-
vs Similar (13)50.445.095.4+5.477%-
vs Weaker (15)47.946.594.4+1.553%-
This opponent (Illawarra Hawks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Illawarra Hawkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Illawarra Hawks: 104.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.5 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.2 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 92.3 points a game
49%
33%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.328.0
54.6%
52.3%56.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.69.5
33.2%
35.1%28.5
🏀 Free throws25.620.2
78.9%
74.7%20.2
They take 79.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Melbourne Unitedtheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Melbourne United: 91.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.8 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 92.3 points a game
49%
33%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers43.223.1
53.5%
52.3%46.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.810.6
32.3%
35.1%31.8
🏀 Free throws19.713.9
70.6%
74.7%13.9
They take 76.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 18 Jan 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Illawarra Hawks
LWWLLWWWWW
Melbourne United
WWLWLLLLWW
#1
League position
#2
+9.6
Net rating
-2.2
125.4
Offensive rating
111.8
115.9
Defensive rating
114.0
52.9%
Effective FG%
51.3%
54.0%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
11.0%
Turnover %
14.9%
38.7%
Off. rebound %
34.4%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.26
33.2%
3-point %
32.3%
50.9%
Assist %
65.3%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence125.4 · 111.8Defence115.9 · 114.0Shooting52.9% · 51.3%3-point %33.2% · 32.3%Ball care11.0% · 14.9%Off. rebounds38.7% · 34.4%Free throws0.32 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)70% · 50%
■ Illawarra Hawks   ■ Melbourne United
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
13/01/25AAdelaide88-91
11/01/25HNew Zealand Breakers108-100
07/01/25HTasmania JackJumpers89-84
03/01/25HCairns Taipans105-108
31/12/24HSouth East Melbourne105-110
27/12/24ABrisbane Bullets102-84
25/12/24ASydney111-108
22/12/24HPerth120-88
13/12/24AMelbourne United106-93
06/12/24APerth121-111
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/01/25ANew Zealand Breakers91-89
09/01/25ASydney90-88
04/01/25AAdelaide81-100
26/12/24ACairns Taipans76-66
23/12/24HTasmania JackJumpers91-97
15/12/24ASouth East Melbourne97-109
13/12/24HIllawarra Hawks93-106
08/12/24HBrisbane Bullets114-122
05/12/24ANew Zealand Breakers97-70
01/12/24HSydney101-98

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Illawarra Hawks
NBL 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL65%
HomeWLLWW64%
AwayWWWWL67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games231112
Win %65%64%67%
Points / game100.7102.898.8
Allowed / game92.591.993.1
Point differential+8.2+10.9+5.7
Avg total193.2194.7191.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+39%36%42%
Close games (≤5 pts) won25% (8)20% (5)33% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Melbourne United
NBL 2024-25
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW62%
HomeWWLLL54%
AwayLWLWW73%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241311
Win %62%54%73%
Points / game94.496.691.7
Allowed / game90.494.285.9
Point differential+4.0+2.5+5.8
Avg total184.8190.8177.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%23%45%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (5)100% (2)100% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Illawarra Hawks2315865%100.792.5+8.2
2 Melbourne United2415962%94.490.4+4.0
3 Perth2415962%99.195.3+3.8
4 South East Melbourne24141058%95.190.5+4.6
5 Sydney24141058%90.586.8+3.6
6 Tasmania JackJumpers24121250%84.186.2-2.2
7 Adelaide23101343%93.397.3-4.0
8 Brisbane Bullets24101442%92.996.9-4.0
9 New Zealand Breakers2591636%85.691.0-5.4
10 Cairns Taipans2351822%86.394.9-8.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Illawarra Hawks29292732117
Melbourne United2521202995
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