DREWITT’S BULBS MATCH PREVIEW: Phoenix look to go 2-0 in round 6 in Brisbane

Key Details

BRISBANE BULLETS (3-5) 7th vs. SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX (4-2) 3rd
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre
When: Saturday, October 25 at 5:30pm AEDT
Watch: ESPN

The Phoenix opened round 6 games with a strong win over the Sydney Kings on Thursday night.

Captain Nathan Sobey was huge for his side scoring 33 points while fans got their first look at new import Wes Iwundu who had 10 points.

After trailing by three points at half-time, a spirited message from coach Josh King sparked the Phoenix into action - outscoring the Kings 67–47 in the second half to seal just their fifth win in 21 meetings against Sydney.

The Bullets are also coming off a win in New Zealand. After trailing by as many as 24 points, a crucial defensive play from Tyrell Harrison helped Brisbane hang on for a dramatic one-point victory.

TEAMS

Phoenix

The Phoenix will go in unchanged to Saturday’s game.

Bullets

The Bullets are hopeful Alex Ducas returns to the side after missing Thursday’s game in New Zealand.

KEEP AN EYE ON

Nathan Sobey vs Casey Prather

The leading scorers for their respective sides, this matchup will be pivotal in deciding Saturday’s contest.

Sobey led from the front with 33 points in the Phoenix’s win over the Kings, while Prather notched a double-double, 23 points and 12 rebounds, in Brisbane’s comeback win over the Breakers.

HISTORY

Regular Season Head-to-Head
Phoenix 9-9 Bullets

Last time out – Rd 16, NBL25
Phoenix 105-86 Bullets

Phoenix
Hurt 32p
Sobey 31p
Wieskamp 16p

Bullets
Bannan 23p
Prather 21p
Cook 11p