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Shayne Hope

No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals

NBL Chris Goulding Melbourne United Dean Vickerman Jono Searle Playoffs Fiba Perth South East Melbourne
Chris Goulding is confident he can win a fourth NBL title, and third with Melbourne United. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Dean Vickerman has spent the extended break leading into the NBL Playoffs steeling Melbourne United for one of the toughest title fights in league history.

The Play-In Tournament and FIBA window have conspired to sideline United for 19 days ahead of their best-of-three series against the Perth Wildcats.

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