The Perth Wildcats are through to the playoffs after overturning a halftime deficit to defeat Melbourne United 95–77 in Saturday night’s Play-In clash at RAC Arena. Melbourne appeared in control early, taking a 53–44 lead into halftime after dominating the offensive glass and generating more shot opportunities. But the game turned dramatically after the break as Perth surged behind the influence of Kristian Doolittle and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr.

Alexander Bebendorf Melbourne United have kept their postseason hopes alive with an 82–68 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers in Thursday night’s Play-In Qualifier at John Cain Arena. In a game where both teams were dealing with significant absences, Melbourne found the decisive edge late, pulling away in the fourth quarter to eliminate Tasmania and move one step closer to the playoffs. Finn Delany produced the standout performance of the night, finishing with a season-best 33

Alexander Bebendorf South East Melbourne Phoenix have booked their place in the playoffs after a commanding 111–94 victory over the Perth Wildcats in the Seeding Qualifier at John Cain Arena on Wednesday night. The Phoenix’s trademark full-court pressure proved decisive, repeatedly disrupting Perth’s ball movement and forcing 17 turnovers across the night. That defensive pressure translated directly into offensive opportunities, with South East Melbourne finishing the game wi