After a strong first half, Melbourne United could not keep up with the Sydney Kings in the second half on Sunday and fell 106-88 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Melo Trimble and Casper Ware went head-to-head in a shoot-out in the first half as both point guards paced their respective offences. Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. was impressive in the first quarter and alongside Trimble, they ensured United (11-12) stayed within touch as Casper Ware drained four triples in the first quarter to help the Kings to a 28-25 lead. Chris Goulding drained a three-pointer on the second quarter’s first possession,