DREWITT’S BULBS MATCH PREVIEW: Phoenix Look to Clip Hawks in Final Game of 2024

Key Details

ILLAWARRA HAWKS (13-5) 1st vs. SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX (9-9) 6th
Where: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
When: Tuesday, December 31 at 5:30pm AEDT
Watch: ESPN 

The Phoenix hit the court 10-days after their win over the Adelaide 36ers in their open roof game, to take on the top of the ladder Hawks.

The game in Wollongong will start the Phoenix’s road trip games with three in six days to start 2025.

Josh King’s side will look to upset the Hawks’ five-game winning streak that started after their three-point loss to the Phoenix a month ago.

In a sold-out game in Wollongong, the Phoenix will need to lift in enemy territory to take down the flying Hawks.

TEAMS

Phoenix

The Phoenix will go into Tuesday’s game with a full squad. 

Hawks

The Hawks will also go into the final game of 2024 with a full squad

KEEP AN EYE ON 

The Hawk’s deadly backcourt duo

The duo of Tyler Harvey and ex-Phoenix import Trey Kell will be a task for the Phoenix on New Years Eve. The two combining for an average of 18 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.3 rebounds, will be the task at hand for the likes of Owen Foxwell, Angus Glover and Malique Lewis. 

Oh my FOXY!! 🤩

7️⃣ points to start the third! 🦊

📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/oU3ekHjvIB

— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) November 30, 2024

HISTORY

Regular Season Head-to-Head
Phoenix 11-9 Hawks

Last time out – Rd10, NBL25
Phoenix 103-100 Hawks

Phoenix
Hunter 23p
Foxwell 22p
Hurt 13p

Hawks
Harvey 19p
Days 18p
Kell 14p