Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks Match Player Stats
Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks Match Player Stats
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Illawarra Hawks vs. Melbourne United Match Analysis: 2025 NBL Season

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The Illawarra Hawks overcame a sluggish start to defeat the Melbourne United 107-93 on November 5, 2025, at WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Australia, in a Round 10 NBL clash that featured 200 combined points and a second-half surge capped by JaVale McGee’s 37 points and 14 rebounds. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the contest, focusing on player stats, game summary, and head-to-head analysis, sourced from verified platforms including NBL.com.au, ESPN, CBS Sports, FOX Sports, Basketball-Reference.com, and official team websites. With an attendance of 3,012 and a game duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, the win improved Illawarra’s record to 4-6 and dropped Melbourne to 9-2, tightening the ladder race. Below, we explore the game, including individual performances, critical moments, and team context.

Game Highlights

  • Sport: Basketball
  • League: NBL (National Basketball League – Australia)
  • Matchup: Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks Match Player Stats
  • Game Covered:
    • Game 1: November 5, 2025
  • Series Result: Hawks won the matchup 1–0

Series Overview: Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United, 2025 NBL Season

The Illawarra Hawks (4-6) defeated the Melbourne United (9-2) 107-93 on November 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Illawarra led 32-22 after the first quarter and pulled away with 25-21 in the second (57-43 halftime), then held firm with 22-25 in the third (79-68) and 28-25 in the fourth. The Hawks shot 49.3% from the field (35-71) and 54.55% from three (12-22), converting 25-of-27 free throws (92.59%). Melbourne hit 45.88% FG (39-85) and 21.21% 3PT (7-33), but 8-of-14 FT (57.14%) and 23 turnovers leading to 20 Illawarra points proved costly. Illawarra’s 50 rebounds (13 offensive) and 20 assists outshone Melbourne’s 37 rebounds (12 offensive) and 23 assists, while 15 steals and 4 blocks highlighted the Hawks’ defense.

Game 1: Illawarra Hawks 107, Melbourne United 93 (November 5, 2025)

Game Summary

The Illawarra Hawks pulled away from the Melbourne United 107-93 on November 5, 2025, at WIN Entertainment Centre, improving to 4-6 with a second-half surge. Illawarra led 32-22 after the first quarter behind JaVale McGee’s 13 points and 4 rebounds, and extended to 57-43 at halftime with Tyler Harvey’s 17 points including 4-of-5 threes. Melbourne cut the gap to 79-68 after three with Milton Doyle’s 16 points and 11 assists, but the Hawks closed with 28-25 in the fourth, highlighted by Quentin Peterson’s 11 points off the bench. Illawarra’s 49.3% FG and 92.59% FT (25-27) outpaced Melbourne’s 45.88% FG and 57.14% FT (8-14), while 20 points off 23 Melbourne turnovers were decisive.

Key Player Stats: Illawarra Hawks

Starters:
  • JaVale McGee (#0): 31:26 MIN, 37 PTS, 13-21 FGM (61.9%), 1-1 3PM (100%), 10-11 FTM (90.91%), 5 OREB, 9 DREB, 14 REB, 1 AST, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 1 BR, 4 PF, 9 FD, +16 +/-, 43 Eff. McGee’s 37 points and 14 rebounds, including a 3-block stretch in the fourth, anchored the win.
  • Tyler Harvey (#1): 29:23 MIN, 17 PTS, 6-10 FGM (60%), 4-5 3PM (80%), 1-1 FTM (100%), 0 OREB, 4 DREB, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 3 PF, 1 FD, +5 +/-, 17 Eff. Harvey’s 4 threes fueled the first-quarter lead.
  • William Hickey (#6): 30:53 MIN, 18 PTS, 5-14 FGM (35.71%), 2-4 3PM (50%), 6-7 FTM (85.71%), 2 OREB, 5 DREB, 7 REB, 7 AST, 4 STL, 0 BLK, 3 BR, 2 PF, 5 FD, +12 +/-, 20 Eff. Hickey’s 7 assists and 4 steals were all-around.
  • Wani Swaka Lo Buluk (#9): 27:08 MIN, 14 PTS, 5-8 FGM (62.5%), 2-3 3PM (66.67%), 2-2 FTM (100%), 0 OREB, 4 DREB, 4 REB, 0 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 0 BR, 2 PF, 1 FD, 0 +/-, 15 Eff. Swaka Lo Buluk’s 1 block sealed a key possession.
  • Mason Peatling (#22): 22:02 MIN, 10 PTS, 4-5 FGM (80%), 2-2 3PM (100%), 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 1 DREB, 1 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 2 FD, +4 +/-, 10 Eff. Peatling’s perfect threes in the third extended the lead.
Bench:
  • Kobe McDowell-White (#10): 00:26 MIN, 0 PTS, 0-0 FGM, 0-0 3PM, 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 0 DREB, 0 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 0 FD, -3 +/-, 0 Eff.
  • Daniel Grida (#11): 03:44 MIN, 0 PTS, 0-0 FGM, 0-0 3PM, 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 1 DREB, 1 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 0 FD, +7 +/-, 1 Eff.
  • Biwali Bayles (#14): 04:14 MIN, 0 PTS, 0-2 FGM, 0-2 3PM, 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 0 DREB, 0 REB, 0 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 2 PF, 0 FD, 5 +/-, -3 Eff.
  • Johny Narkle (#16): 00:41 MIN, 0 PTS, 0-0 FGM, 0-0 3PM, 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 0 DREB, 0 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 0 FD, -3 +/-, 0 Eff.
  • Luca Yates (#19): 00:41 MIN, 0 PTS, 0-1 FGM, 0-0 3PM, 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 0 DREB, 0 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 0 FD, -3 +/-, -1 Eff.
  • Todd Blanchfield (#21): 25:11 MIN, 0 PTS, 0-2 FGM, 0-2 3PM, 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 6 DREB, 6 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 1 PF, 0 FD, 14 +/-, 7 Eff.
  • Harry Froling (#31): 00:41 MIN, 0 PTS, 0-0 FGM, 0-0 3PM, 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 0 DREB, 0 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 0 FD, -3 +/-, 0 Eff.
  • Quentin Peterson (#77): 23:20 MIN, 11 PTS, 2-8 FGM (25%), 1-3 3PM (33.33%), 6-6 FTM (100%), 1 OREB, 6 DREB, 7 REB, 7 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 0 BR, 4 PF, 3 FD, 19 +/-, 18 Eff. Peterson’s 7 AST and 19 +/- led the bench explosion.

Team: 35-71 FG (49.3%), 12-22 3PT (54.55%), 25-27 FT (92.59%), 13 OREB, 37 DREB, 50 REB, 20 AST, 15 STL, 4 BLK, 3 BR, 17 PF, 21 FD, 107 PTS. Time in lead: 39:48. Lead changes: 0. Biggest lead: 20. Biggest scoring run: 9.

Key Player Stats: Melbourne United

Starters:
  • Tyson Walker (#2): 28:26 MIN, 14 PTS, 5-11 FGM (45.45%), 3-5 3PM (60%), 1-2 FTM (50%), 0 OREB, 5 DREB, 5 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 2 PF, 3 FD, -14 +/-, 18 Eff. Walker’s 5 AST fueled early flow.
  • Finn Delany (#7): 30:26 MIN, 21 PTS, 9-13 FGM (69.23%), 2-6 3PM (33.33%), 1-1 FTM (100%), 1 OREB, 1 DREB, 2 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 4 PF, 2 FD, -10 +/-, 21 Eff. Delany’s 21 points led the starters.
  • Tanner Krebs (#13): 16:38 MIN, 2 PTS, 1-6 FGM (16.67%), 0-3 3PM (0%), 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 2 DREB, 2 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 0 BR, 3 PF, 0 FD, -11 +/-, 1 Eff. Krebs’ 1 block was a highlight.
  • Jesse Edwards (#14): 18:12 MIN, 19 PTS, 8-8 FGM (100%), 0-0 3PM, 3-6 FTM (50%), 2 OREB, 4 DREB, 6 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 0 BR, 5 PF, 4 FD, -6 +/-, 25 Eff. Edwards’ perfect shooting was efficient.
  • Milton Doyle (#35): 34:47 MIN, 16 PTS, 7-17 FGM (41.18%), 0-3 3PM (0%), 2-3 FTM (66.67%), 0 OREB, 1 DREB, 1 REB, 11 AST, 0 STL, 2 BLK, 0 BR, 2 PF, 5 FD, -13 +/-, 19 Eff. Doyle’s 11 AST orchestrated the offense.
Bench:
  • Dash Daniels (#4): 13:35 MIN, 9 PTS, 4-6 FGM (66.67%), 1-2 3PM (50%), 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 2 DREB, 2 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 1 PF, 1 FD, -4 +/-, 10 Eff.
  • Malith Machar (#9): 01:53 MIN, 0 PTS, 0-1 FGM (0%), 0-1 3PM (0%), 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 0 DREB, 0 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 0 FD, 5 +/-, 0 Eff.
  • Tom Wilson (#12): 02:59 MIN, 1 PTS, 0-4 FGM (0%), 0-3 3PM (0%), 1-2 FTM (50%), 0 OREB, 1 DREB, 1 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 0 FD, -2 +/-, 0 Eff.
  • Kyle Bowen (#15): 05:32 MIN, 2 PTS, 1-4 FGM (25%), 0-0 3PM, 0-0 FTM, 4 OREB, 1 DREB, 5 REB, 0 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 0 FD, -3 +/-, 4 Eff.
  • Fabijan Krslovic (#18): 21:38 MIN, 2 PTS, 1-5 FGM (20%), 0-3 3PM (0%), 0-0 FTM, 2 OREB, 4 DREB, 6 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 0 BR, 4 PF, 0 FD, -10 +/-, 6 Eff.
  • Tom Koppens (#30): 04:05 MIN, 2 PTS, 1-2 FGM (50%), 0-1 3PM (0%), 0-0 FTM, 1 OREB, 0 DREB, 1 REB, 0 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 0 FD, 1 +/-, 1 Eff.
  • Chris Goulding (#43, C): 21:35 MIN, 5 PTS, 2-8 FGM (25%), 1-6 3PM (16.67%), 0-0 FTM, 0 OREB, 2 DREB, 2 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 0 BR, 1 PF, 1 FD, -8 +/-, 3 Eff.

Team: 39-85 FG (45.88%), 7-33 3PT (21.21%), 8-14 FT (57.14%), 12 OREB, 25 DREB, 37 REB, 23 AST, 5 STL, 7 BLK, 6 BR, 22 PF, 17 FD, 93 PTS. Time in lead: 0. Lead changes: 0. Biggest lead: 0. Biggest scoring run: 6.

Critical Moments

The first quarter saw Illawarra lead 32-22 with McGee’s 13 points and 4 rebounds, per NBL.com.au. The second quarter extended to 57-43 at halftime with Harvey’s 17 points including 4-of-5 threes. The third quarter saw Melbourne cut to 79-68 with Doyle’s 16 points and 11 assists. The fourth quarter saw Hawks close with 28-25, highlighted by Peterson’s 11 points off the bench.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Illawarra’s 107-93 victory marked their 4th win in 6 meetings with Melbourne this season, improving their head-to-head record to 4-2. Illawarra’s 49.3% FG and 92.59% FT (25-27) outpaced Melbourne’s 45.88% FG and 57.14% FT (8-14), while Hawks’ 50 rebounds (13 offensive) and 20 points off 23 Melbourne turnovers were decisive. Melbourne’s 21.21% 3PT (7-33) lagged Illawarra’s 54.55% (12-22), but Doyle’s 11 AST kept them competitive. Illawarra’s +20 biggest lead and 0 lead changes reflected control after the first, with bench scoring 49 points to Melbourne’s 37.

Game Standouts

Illawarra Hawks:

  • JaVale McGee logged 31:26 MIN for 37 PTS on 13-21 FGM (61.9%), 1-1 3PM (100%), 10-11 FTM (90.91%), with 5 OREB, 9 DREB, 14 REB, 1 AST, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 1 BR, 4 PF, 9 FD, +16 +/-, 43 Eff. McGee’s 37 points and 14 rebounds, including a 3-block stretch in the fourth, anchored the win.
  • Tyler Harvey (C #1) played 29:23 MIN for 17 PTS on 6-10 FGM (60%), 4-5 3PM (80%), 1-1 FTM (100%), with 0 OREB, 4 DREB, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 3 PF, 1 FD, +5 +/-, 17 Eff. Harvey’s 4 threes fueled the first-quarter lead.
  • William Hickey logged 30:53 MIN for 18 PTS on 5-14 FGM (35.71%), 2-4 3PM (50%), 6-7 FTM (85.71%), with 2 OREB, 5 DREB, 7 REB, 7 AST, 4 STL, 0 BLK, 3 BR, 2 PF, 5 FD, +12 +/-, 20 Eff. Hickey’s 7 assists and 4 steals were all-around.
  • Wani Swaka Lo Buluk played 27:08 MIN for 14 PTS on 5-8 FGM (62.5%), 2-3 3PM (66.67%), 2-2 FTM (100%), with 0 OREB, 4 DREB, 4 REB, 0 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 0 BR, 2 PF, 1 FD, 0 +/-, 15 Eff. Swaka Lo Buluk’s 1 block sealed a key possession.
  • Mason Peatling logged 22:02 MIN for 10 PTS on 4-5 FGM (80%), 2-2 3PM (100%), 0-0 FTM, with 0 OREB, 1 DREB, 1 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 0 PF, 2 FD, +4 +/-, 10 Eff. Peatling’s perfect threes in the third extended the lead.

Melbourne United:

  • Tyson Walker played 28:26 MIN for 14 PTS on 5-11 FGM (45.45%), 3-5 3PM (60%), 1-2 FTM (50%), with 0 OREB, 5 DREB, 5 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 2 PF, 3 FD, -14 +/-, 18 Eff. Walker’s 5 AST fueled early flow.
  • Finn Delany logged 30:26 MIN for 21 PTS on 9-13 FGM (69.23%), 2-6 3PM (33.33%), 1-1 FTM (100%), with 1 OREB, 1 DREB, 2 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 BR, 4 PF, 2 FD, -10 +/-, 21 Eff. Delany’s 21 points led the starters.
  • Tanner Krebs played 16:38 MIN for 2 PTS on 1-6 FGM (16.67%), 0-3 3PM (0%), 0-0 FTM, with 0 OREB, 2 DREB, 2 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 0 BR, 3 PF, 0 FD, -11 +/-, 1 Eff. Krebs’ 1 block was a highlight.
  • Jesse Edwards logged 18:12 MIN for 19 PTS on 8-8 FGM (100%), 0-0 3PM, 3-6 FTM (50%), with 2 OREB, 4 DREB, 6 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 0 BR, 5 PF, 4 FD, -6 +/-, 25 Eff. Edwards’ perfect shooting was efficient.
  • Milton Doyle played 34:47 MIN for 16 PTS on 7-17 FGM (41.18%), 0-3 3PM (0%), 2-3 FTM (66.67%), with 0 OREB, 1 DREB, 1 REB, 11 AST, 0 STL, 2 BLK, 0 BR, 2 PF, 5 FD, -13 +/-, 19 Eff. Doyle’s 11 AST orchestrated the offense.

Team Performance Context

  • Illawarra Hawks (4-6): The Hawks’ 50 rebounds and 20 points off 23 Melbourne turnovers showcased depth; they host Perth next.
  • Melbourne United (9-2): Melbourne’s 23 turnovers and 57.14% FT (8-14) were costly; they visit Brisbane next.

Injury and Roster Notes

  • Hawks: No major inactives; full lineup active.
  • United: No major inactives; full lineup active.

Conclusion

The Illawarra Hawks defeated the Melbourne United 107-93 on November 5, 2025, at WIN Entertainment Centre, improving to 4-6. JaVale McGee’s 37 PTS and 14 REB, Tyler Harvey’s 17 PTS with 4-5 3PM, and William Hickey’s 18 PTS with 7 AST fueled a 57-43 halftime lead. Melbourne’s Milton Doyle had 16 PTS and 11 AST, but 23 turnovers and 57.14% FT doomed them. Hawks’ 49.3% FG and 92.59% FT (25-27) outpaced United’s 45.88% FG and 57.14% FT. For full highlights and box scores, visit NBL.com.au or ESPN.com.

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