DREWITT’S BULBS MATCH PREVIEW: Phoenix Look to Rectify Road Trip Run in Tasmania

Key Details

TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS (11-8) 4th vs SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX (10-10) 6th
Where: MyState Bank Arena, Hobart
When: Sunday, January 5 at 4:30pm AEDT
Watch: ESPN | 10 Bold & 10 Play

The Phoenix were toppled by the resurgent Kings in the fourth quarter, going down by nine-points after leading for the majority of the game on Thursday night.

Josh King spoke post-game on how his team will learn from their mistakes as they hit the court 72 hours later for their third game in six days to start the new year.

The last time the two sides met, it was head coach King’s first game taking over the Phoenix, taking the win by two points. 

The JackJumpers are currently on an eight-game winning streak since round eight, as the Phoenix look to stop another winning streak like they did on New Year’s Eve in Wollongong.

TEAMS

Phoenix

The Phoenix goes unchanged into Sunday’s game.

JackJumpers

The JackJumpers will be without centre Will Magnay (fractured toe).

KEEP AN EYE ON

Who steps up in Magnay’s absence

The JackJumpers have not wearied with the absence of their key centre Will Magnay. But coming up against the power of Phoenix’s Jordi Hunter will be a battle for ex-Phoenix centre Gorjok Gak, and forward Majok Deng who have had the task at the five spot. And when Hunter is on the bench, MVP contender Matt Hurt is as capable as any to slide up to the five.

MALIQUE LEWIS!! 🤯

Don’t forget that name anytime soon! 🤩

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— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) November 1, 2024

HISTORY 

Regular Season Head-to-Head
Phoenix 7-3 JackJumpers

Last time out – Rd7, NBL25
Phoenix 79-77 JackJumpers

Phoenix
Hurt 24p
Sobey 14p
Wieskamp 12p

JackJumpers
Magnay 19p
Stendiel 13p
Deng 8p