Cole Anthony scores record 39 points in Melbourne United derby win
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 11:43 · Archive
Cole Anthony scored 39 points as Melbourne United defeated South East Melbourne Phoenix 102-95 in an NBL Throwdown on Saturday.
Melbourne United defeated South East Melbourne Phoenix 102-95 in an NBL Throwdown derby on Saturday at John Cain Arena. Cole Anthony scored 39 points, the most by an individual in any Throwdown clash, shooting 15 of 24 from the field and hitting five three-pointers.
The American's performance was marred by disciplinary issues. In the third quarter, with United holding a 20-plus point lead, Anthony received a behaviour warning and a technical foul after his temper flared. As the Phoenix staged a comeback, reducing the margin to ten points at one stage, Anthony continued to engage with opposition players, the Phoenix bench and referees.
Tensions escalated in the dying seconds when the Phoenix closed within five points. As Anthony pulled down a defensive rebound, he threw out his elbows and connected with Phoenix veteran Nathan Sobey. He was ejected for a flagrant foul following a lengthy review. Back-to-back three-pointers by United veteran Joe Ingles had earlier helped restore United's lead to 20 points heading into the final quarter.
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- Anthony delivers as United beat Phoenix in NBL derbyCole Anthony has scored a record 39 points in an NBL Throwdown, as Melbourne United defeated South East Melbourne Phoenix in a fiery derby on Saturday.The West Australian · 14 Nov, 11:08
- Anthony delivers as United beat Phoenix in NBL derbyCole Anthony has scored a record 39 points in an NBL Throwdown, as Melbourne United defeated South East Melbourne Phoenix in a fiery derby on Saturday.Perth Now · 14 Nov, 11:08
In this story: Cole Anthony · Melbourne United · South East Melbourne Phoenix · Joe Ingles · Nathan Sobey · John Cain Arena
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