Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans tips off 23 December 2026 at 09:00. National Basketball League fixture. Live scores, quarter-by-quarter stats, and box scores will be available here from tip-off.
| # | Team | GP | W | L | PF | PA | +/- | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sydney Kings
|
11 | 8 | 3 | 1089 | 980 | +109 | .727 |
| 2 |
Tasmania JackJumpers
|
11 | 8 | 3 | 1035 | 985 | +50 | .727 |
| 3 |
Melbourne United
|
12 | 7 | 5 | 1181 | 1091 | +90 | .583 |
| 4 |
Cairns Taipans
|
13 | 7 | 6 | 1209 | 1261 | -52 | .538 |
| 5 |
Adelaide 36ers
|
12 | 6 | 6 | 1107 | 1109 | -2 | .500 |
| 6 |
Brisbane Bullets
|
12 | 6 | 6 | 1139 | 1191 | -52 | .500 |
| 7 |
Perth Wildcats
|
11 | 5 | 6 | 1035 | 1079 | -44 | .455 |
| 8 |
lllawarra Hawks
|
14 | 5 | 9 | 1362 | 1460 | -98 | .357 |
| 9 |
South East Melbourne Phoenix
|
12 | 4 | 8 | 1178 | 1173 | +5 | .333 |
| 10 |
New Zealand Breakers
|
12 | 4 | 8 | 1073 | 1079 | -6 | .333 |
Match preview
Melbourne United host Cairns Taipans in the National Basketball League on 23 December 2026, Wednesday at 09:00. Follow the live score quarter by quarter, each team's points and the match stats from tip-off right here.
League standing
Melbourne United are ranked #3 in the National Basketball League with a 7–5 record from 12 games. Cairns Taipans are #4 at 7–6. The full standings — wins, losses and streak — are in the Standings tab.
Head-to-head record
Melbourne United and Cairns Taipans have met 3 times in our records: Melbourne United won 2 and Cairns Taipans won 1. The full history, with scores and dates, is on the H2H tab.
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Melbourne United - Cairns Taipans — frequently asked questions
When do Melbourne United play Cairns Taipans?
The game is played on 23 December 2026 at 09:00, in the National Basketball League.
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