Ingles' night cut short with apparent injury

Melbourne United star Joe Ingles was forced from the court in a pre-season game on Saturday night, pulling up abruptly while driving down the floor.

The 38-year-old walked off unaided, but limping, in what was just his second game in United colours since returning to the League from the NBA.

Ingles didn't take the court again after the incident, which occurred with six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Encouragingly, he received no treatment on the bench.

The South East Melbourne Phoenix made a big comeback late to claim early bragging rights against their cross-town rivals, winning 91-89.