Illawarra Hawks defeat Melbourne United 114-104Hawks clinch decisive fifth game of grand-final series
The Illawarra Hawks have been crowned NBL champions after their fairytale season culminated in a 114-104 defeat of Melbourne United in the decisive fifth game of the championship series.
Will Hickey (21 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists) and Trey Kell (26 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists) starred in Wollongong as the Hawks, wooden spooners two seasons ago, completed a remarkable rags-to-riches turnaround.
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