Melbourne United crush Cairns, two Taipans injured
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 11:30 · Archive
Melbourne United defeated Cairns Taipans 113-97 in an NBL match, with Cairns losing star players Jaylon Brown and Jaylin Galloway to injury.
Melbourne United defeated Cairns Taipans 113-97 at the Cairns Convention Centre on Saturday night. After trailing 38-29 early in the second quarter, United flipped the game's momentum and dominated the remainder to notch their highest score of the season. The victory moved United from seventh to fifth position on the ladder.
Josh Oduro led United's scoring with 26 points on 8-of-9 shooting, whilst Cole Anthony contributed 25 points, seven rebounds and four steals. For Cairns, Jack McVeigh scored 19 points and Keanu Pinder 16. Melbourne took control through superior ball movement in the second quarter and pulled ahead decisively in the third, outscoring Cairns 34-19 to lead 85-73 entering the final term.
Cairns paid a heavy price for the loss. Jaylin Galloway suffered a leg injury on a screen by Melbourne's Fabijan Krslovic in the opening quarter, while star American Jaylon Brown limped off in the final term with a right knee injury that was iced after the game.
How it is being reported
- Melbourne hammer Cairns, injuries strike TaipansJaylon Brown and Jaylin Galloway have both suffered injuries in a disastrous night for the Cairns Taipans, thumped by 16 points by Melbourne UnitedPerth Now · 31 Oct, 11:03
- Melbourne hammer Cairns, injuries strike TaipansJaylon Brown and Jaylin Galloway have both suffered injuries in a disastrous night for the Cairns Taipans, thumped by 16 points by Melbourne UnitedThe West Australian · 31 Oct, 11:03
In this story: Melbourne United · Cairns Taipans · Josh Oduro · Cole Anthony · Jaylon Brown · Jaylin Galloway · Cairns Convention Centre
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