Published on: Jun 25, 2021 10:47 am IST|Updated on: Jun 25, 2021 10:55 am IST
MU vs PW Dream11 Prediction: There’s no better way to end the season than the penultimate game in the finals. And this one is a do-or-die game for the Perth Wildcats who find themselves 0-2 behind in the finals. The 2021 Australian Basketball League season could end here if Melbourne United get the win over the Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena on Friday afternoon (IST).
Perth coach Trevor Gleeson admitted after game 2 that it’s getting tougher for him to name a competitive amidst the ongoing injury crisis. The Wildcats still managed to give a proper fight to Melbourne in the first two games. But the truth is that the Wildcats are 0-2 behind in this best-of-seven series and must win the third game to stay alive in the series.
Melbourne United | Perth Wildcats
Games: 36 | 36 Wins: 28 | 25 Defeats: 08 | 11 Points Scored: 3189 | 3133 Points Allowed: 2956 | 2900
Host: Melbourne United Visitors: Perth Wildcats Match Timing: 25 June, @ 03:00 PM Venue: John Cain Arena
1. Jock Landale Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 12 Rebounds: 17 Assists: 03
2. Chris Goulding Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 21 Rebounds: 01 Assists: 01
3. Mitch McCarron Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 06 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 07
4. Yudai Baba Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 15 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 01
5. Scotty Hopson Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 09 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 00
6. John Mooney Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 17 Rebounds: 09 Assists: 03
7. Todd Blanchfield Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 13 Rebounds: 08 Assists: 01
8. Kevin White Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 12 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 02
9. Will Magnay Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 09 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 01
10. Mitch Norton Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 12 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 01
Status out: None. Status Questionable: None. Melbourne have no real issues ahead of this Dream11 Basketball fantasy basketball match.
Melbourne United roster: Mason Peatling, Sam McDaniel, Yudai Baba, David Barlow, Scotty Hopson, Shea lli, Jo Lual-Acuil, Jock Landale, Mitch McCarron, Chris Goulding
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Status out: Wildcats were hit by injuries to key players ahead of this finals series. Reigning MVP Bryce Cotton suffered a season-ending quad injury and won’t be playing in this game. Status Questionable: Luke Travers and Clint Steindl both missed a game–2 with injury issues and remain questionable for the third game in this series. The duo will be assessed before the game.
Perth Wildcats active roster: Kevin White, Jesse Wagstaff, Todd Blanchfield, Corey Shervill, Will Magnay, John Mooney, Mitch Norton, Wani Swaka Lo Buluk, Jarred Bairstow, Tom Jervis
PF: Mason Peatling SF: Sam McDaniel C: Jock Landale PG: Mitch McCarron SG: Chris Goulding
PF: Todd Blanchfield SF: Corey Shervill C: Will Magnay PG: John Mooney SG: Mitch Norton
Melbourne United: Yudai Baba, David Barlow, Scotty Hopson, Shea lli, Jo Lual-Acuil Perth Wildcats: Kevin White, Jesse Wagstaff, Wani Swaka Lo Buluk, Jarred Bairstow, Tom Jervis
PG: C Goulding SG: M Norton, K White SF: Y Baba, C Shervill PF: D Barlow C: J Landale (SP), J Mooney (PP)
The momentum gained from the nine-point win in the second game is one of the reasons why Melbourne United have an advantage going into the season finale. The other factor is the lengthy list of injuries on the Perth Wildcats‘ roster. It’s going to take a huge effort from the injury-ravaged Wildcats, but we think the 2021 NBL champions are going to be Melbourne United.