Illawarra Hawks Vs Melbourne United -

Melbourne United maintained a higher standing for much of the 2025–26 season, sitting at , while the Hawks finished the regular season with a 13–20 record.

In their final regular-season clash, several players delivered standout performances: Melbourne United JaVale McGee Illawarra Hawks Milton Doyle Melbourne United Tyler Harvey Illawarra Hawks Historical Context Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United

This matchup remains one of the league's most intense rivalries following the , where the Illawarra Hawks defeated Melbourne United 3–2 in a winner-takes-all Game 5 (114–104) to claim their first title in 24 years. Melbourne United maintained a higher standing for much