Bullets stake claim for title

BRISBANE announced itself as a serious NBL finals contender with a stunning 97-94 comeback victory over champion Melbourne yesterday at the Brisbane Convention Centre.

The Bullets trailed by 17 in the third quarter but surged over the top of the secondplaced United in the final term.

The fourth-placed Brisbane took its record to 6-6, while Melbourne fell to just its fourth loss of the season.

Import Lamar Patterson was the standout with 33 points, five rebounds and three assists for the Bullets.