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FINALLY! Chris Goulding last night took NBL fans on an epic journey back to the days when players such as Cal Bruton, Ken Richardson, Leroy Loggins, Rocky Smith and Reg Biddings routinely sent crowds into delirium with their wicked, unstoppable scoring prowess in 40-minute games.

His 46-point haul for Melbourne, including a career-best nine 3-pointers, literally had fans out of their seats as he led United from a 19-point deficit to a convincing 106-97 rout of Perth Wildcats.

Bear in mind that with 29 and 36-point quarters for a 65-51 main interval lead, Perth played arguably its best single half of the year.

Kristian Doolittle was red hot and Next Star Izan Almansa also was making Wildcats fans believe a crucial road win, even without Bryce Cotton, was within their grasp.

Add to that Melbourne forward Jack White suffering a leg injury in the first half and playing a mere 16:25 - by which time he had 12 points and four boards - and all the elements were there for Perth to stake a claim as more than just a post-season wannabe.

Instead Goulding turned the third quarter on its ear, showing just how great a player he can be when he parks the flopping and whining and instead focuses on what his club needs.

That 32-12 explosion by United was built and mostly executed by Goulding, who had a 25-point time-capsule period.

For new fans to the game, he was simply captivating. For older ones he definitely invoked memories of greats such as Andrew Gaze, Al Green, Ian Davies and previous generational players such as Eddie Palubinskas and Werner Linde at their finest.

It was a glorious trip down memory Lane, Goulding delivering his ninth triple late in the match, then also converting a tough and pressured drive to the hoop to put the game out of reach.

With his 50-point game a decade ago for Melbourne Tigers, Goulding showed what was possible. Last night he left no doubt he still can be THAT player.

It is a joy to see him hit the headlines for all the right reasons, for a change.

In HOBART though, the joy of the headlines for Tasmania's rampant rout of in-form New Zealand was tempered by coach Scott Roth's post-game press conference revelations, shining a spotlight on the worst of society.

The social media abuse to which the JackJumpers have been subjected, the vitriol and disgustingly foul attacks on players and their families was a shattering reveal and hideous insight into the depths to which morality has sunk.

Their 83-64 win over the Breakers was one of the great ones of this season, capped by an incredible defensive effort in the third quarter which restricted New Zealand to a meagre three points - a free throw and a Freddie Gillespie jumpshot with 3:05 to play.

One field goal. One free throw. Three total points.

It was an amazing watch, made moreso when hearing the back story of the ghastly and unnecessary angst this team was put through by the keyboard cowards who infect all aspects of society these days.

Not only should the NBL act on this, but so should the law.