How I would love to see the Breakers win this... Can't see it happening though, especially with Goulding back.

I think Breakers will struggle here, would love to see them get the W. But Melbourne are the top team for a reason.

I think Jo coming off the bench will be a big problem for breakers, Galloway has been doing well but big Jo is a presence.

Poor Galloway also has to go up against one of the best bench centre's tonight then play the Taipans next and match up against Jawai.

C Webster and Goulding should be a good matchup. As will Abercrombie and Hopson, I'm sure both will have a point to prove to each other

It will be interesting how often Vickerman will yell BABA and if BABA can actually wear Webster down. Given the way the Breakers use the on-ball, BABA might be bashed by Iverson screens. Iverson I think is also smart enough to match up well with Landale. And there is where this match will be decided: can Iverson stay out of foul trouble and play 25-30 quality minutes? Many of the other players will cancel each other out.

It will be interesting how often Vickerman will yell

I'd say the full 40 minutes.

Goulding confirmed out tonight, subject to fitness test for Sunday

"Melbourne is the away team"

LOL

Too much hero ball? Websters are the Breakers best players (by far) and main scorers. They're literally doing their job and doing it well, Honesty....

Melbourne are a team with multiple guards that can matchup on the Webster's defensively: McCarron, Ili, Baba and Hopson I imagine will all see time on the Webster’s. But Abercrombie is becoming more aggressive and Delany is well overdue, so if the Breakers can get 12-15 from those two the Breakers could get the W.

Heart says the Breakers to win by 5 because that would be a result that makes the league very interesting over the next few rounds. But head says Melbourne by 5 in a close won.

Shamir looks like he's dressed for Friday arvo drinks at an advertising agency.

Is Jenni Screen really Brad Rosen wearing a wig? Never takes a breath.

The Breakers have shot very poorly and are equal. If they can get together some fluency they will win (although Melbourne's extended disruptive defence is stopping that right now). For Melbourne, Landale isn’t denting the Breakers like I expected (yet).

Kr whoever it is sucks

Good game, nz like Sydney run all their offence through two players, hard to win games like that. Hopson looks like done a calf, not to worry though Goulding back next game. Perth if they get an import when Cotton naturalises are onl side that can stop United.

Melbourne are just so deep, especially defensively they can apply so much pressure for so long and in the 4th quarter we saw the Breakers finally wilt with some defensive lapses and struggle for rhythm offensively.

Tai Webster is unstoppable. Only the referees could guard him.

Corey Webster's knee injury meant he looked uncomfortable out there.

Breakers are tough and they will make a run at the playoffs. But will they leave it too late?

Mason Peatling won United the game with timely put backs to keep them ticking over.

I’m not 100% convinced Melbourne will take the title. Perth are a step ahead, still, I think.

Melbourne are just so deep, especially defensively they can apply so much pressure for so long and in the 4th quarter we saw the Breakers finally wilt with some defensive lapses and struggle for rhythm offensively.

Tai Webster is unstoppable. Only the referees could guard him.

Corey Webster's knee injury meant he looked uncomfortable out there.

Breakers are tough and they will make a run at the playoffs. But will they leave it too late?

Mason Peatling won United the game with timely put backs to keep them ticking over.

I’m not 100% convinced Melbourne will take the title. Perth are a step ahead, still, I think.

Perth couldn't stop Brisbane.
"Perth if they get an import when Cotton naturalises are onl side that can stop United." Yet again more dribble. How can they even afford an import ffs.

pretty sure perth can afford another import

Yet again paying over the cap and over the odds. Perth with a * yet again.

Yet again some idiot tries to make a point without making one. Yet again, Perth can spend as much as they like as there is no cap.

If you've been around this league a long time and yet again think a winning culture deserves an * then yet again you have shown to be an ignorant fool.

Tai smashing a drink on the bench was a sight to see. Have seen him play live 4 times during this NBL Cup. Such a fun player to watch, and has given up the burgers in three of those games. He could have 40+ a few times if he did not have the yips at the line. His presence, despite what many say, is good for the NBL. Such a great scorer.

McCarron playing the very well, he's a quality player.

Similar talk happened about Hopson last year and whether they would be better leaving him out when he returned. But he returned and took them to another level. Similar will probably happen this year. But you cannot help but think that the Breakers need a 4/5 rather than a 2/3.

Lucky Goulding is back Sunday

who else can united get as a injury replacement