Fabijan Krslovic missed a three-pointer on the full-time buzzer, allowing the Adelaide 36ers to launch the new NBL season by escaping with a pulsating 97-95 victory over Melbourne United at John Cain Arena.
Melbourne's import sensation Cole Anthony, who scored 30 points in 22 minutes in a stunning debut on Saturday night, buried a massive three inside the last minute to trim the Sixers' lead to two points, before United missed three late attempts, through Anthony himself, captain Chris Goulding and Krslovic.