I keep coming back to the final quarter in Adelaide–Melbourne. Adelaide scored 15 against the Breakers in its last game, while Melbourne allowed Cairns 35 in its last. That collision makes the first few possessions of the fourth worth watching: can Adelaide find a clean shot, and can Melbourne defend without giving it another chance?
Their previous meeting finished 97–95 for Adelaide. Adelaide took a five-point lead into the fourth, then Melbourne edged that period 25–22. Those are provisional game records, and one shaky closing quarter for each side is a clue, not a trend. I’m curious which team changes the quality of those late possessions first.
