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Melbourne coach 'realistic' about horror NBL slide

Coach Dean Vickerman admits Melbourne United are a long way from their NBL best. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Dean Vickerman concedes Melbourne United are a "fair way off" their best in the NBL title race after a horror run continued with the shock defeat to lowly Cairns.

Marcus Lee came back to haunt his former team with critical plays at both ends in the dying stages as the Taipans pulled off a 93-92 upset in Bendigo on Wednesday night.

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