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Bullets Coach Fumes Over Lopsided Foul Calls in Narrow Loss to United
15 Nov
Summary
- Bullets coach Stu Lash criticizes referees for favoring Melbourne United
- United had 36 free throw attempts compared to Bullets' 11
- Bullets fought back from 18 points down but fell short 99-93
On November 12, 2025, the Brisbane Bullets suffered a narrow 99-93 defeat against Melbourne United at John Cain Arena. However, Bullets coach Stu Lash was irate over the officiating, pointing to the 27-17 foul count that saw United attempt 36 free throws compared to the Bullets' 11.
Lash felt his players, particularly center Tyrell Harrison, were not getting the same level of respect from the referees as United players. Despite the Bullets fighting back from 18 points down at three-quarter time to get within three points in the final minute, the foul discrepancy proved too much to overcome.
United coach Dean Vickerman defended his team's physical style of play, stating the league is encouraging more physicality. However, Lash confirmed he will follow up the foul disparity with the league this week.
The game saw a strong individual performance from United's Milton Doyle, who scored a season-high 28 points. But the Bullets' resilience in the fourth quarter, led by Mitch Norton and Lamar Patterson, nearly saw them pull off an improbable comeback.
