Melbourne United beat South East Melbourne Phoenix in the NBL Melbourne derby on October 10, recovering from a 15-point deficit to secure victory. The game shaped up as a dramatic Throwdown thriller that kept fans on edge.

Oduro sealed the result with a double-double, delivering a standout performance when it mattered most. It was the kind of second-half surge that defines derby football.

In other NBL action on the same night, the Perth Wildcats welcomed the New Zealand Breakers in a separate fixture.