DREWITT’S BULBS MATCH PREVIEW: Phoenix Look for Revenge against the Kings in Sydney

Key Details

SYDNEY KINGS (11-9) 4th v. SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX (10-9) 6th
Where: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
When: Thursday, January 2 at 7:30pm AEDT
Watch: ESPN

The Phoenix are on a three-game road trip in six days, and ended their 2024 with a win in Wollongong against the top of the ladder Hawks on New Year’s Eve.

Josh King’s side will be coming into Qudos Bank Arena with a point to prove, after going down to the Kings in early November after leading the majority of the game.

Sitting comfortably a game ahead in the top six now, the Phoenix will look to go 2-0 on their road trip and start 2025 on a high.

Brian Goorjian’s side are coming off a loss to Adelaide 36ers on Monday night by 15 points.

TEAMS

Phoenix

The Phoenix will go into Thursday’s game unchanged from Tuesday night.

Kings

The Kings will regain Bul Kuol (knee soreness) for the game on Thursday but be without Keli Leaupepe (hamstring).

KEEP AN EYE ON

Smokin’ Joe Wieskamp

Fans got to see the rise of import Joe Wieskamp in Tuesday night’s win over the Hawks. The Iowa product provided a spark for the side recording 22 points, six rebounds and two steals, after having an up and down season so far for the import.

Glove definitely knows this court! 👌

📺 ESPN via Kayo pic.twitter.com/g57FQVwOhK

— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) November 8, 2024

HISTORY

Regular Season Head-to-Head
Phoenix 4-14 Kings

Last time out – Rd8, NBL25
Phoenix 69-74 Kings

Phoenix
Glover 17p
Sobey 12p
Wieskamp 9p

Kings
Adams 20p
Cooks 17p
Noi 16p