United: Illawarra Hawks Vs Melbourne

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.

The most recent matchup between the and Melbourne United took place on February 15, 2026, with the Hawks securing a 100–91 victory at John Cain Arena. Sun, Feb 15 Hawks won! Recent Performance & Head-to-Head Illawarra Hawks vs Melbourne United

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 This matchup remains one of the league's most