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
Throughout the 2025–26 NBL regular season, the two teams met four times, resulting in a : Feb 15, 2026: Illawarra Hawks won 100–91 (Away) Dec 18, 2025: Melbourne United won 97–75 (Home) Nov 21, 2025: Melbourne United won 105–102 (Away) Nov 5, 2025: Illawarra Hawks won 107–93 (Home) Key Player Stats (Last Meeting) 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. Sun, Feb 15 Hawks won
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
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