DREWITT'S BULBS MATCH PREVIEW: Phoenix Return to Heartland in Trans-Tasman Clash
17 Jan
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The Phoenix return to the State Basketball Centre to take on the New Zealand Breakers, their first of three within a week at the venue.
Key Details
SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX (13-10) 5th vs. NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS (8-15) 9th
Where: State Basketball Centre
When: Saturday, January 18th at 5:30pm
Watch: ESPN
The Phoenix return to the Heartland, for their first of three games at the State Basketball Centre in January.
Pulling on the Heartland jerseys in front of a sold out Phoenix faithful, Josh King’s side will be looking to cement a spot in the post-season during this stretch.
Currently fifth, the Phoenix will jump into fourth spot with victory over New Zealand, their highest spot in the NBL25 season.
Import and MVP hopeful Matt Hurt made Phoenix history after two back-to-back 30+ point games in round 16.
The Breakers are coming into Saturday night’s game after breaking a four-game losing streak with a 10-point win over the Tasmania JackJumpers on Thursday night.
Gus LIFTS OFF and SMASHES IT DOWN! 🔥
— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) October 24, 2024
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TEAMS
Phoenix
The Phoenix will regain Matt Kenyon who missed Tuesday night’s game in Cairns due to illness.
Breakers
The Breakers will regain Mojave King (calf) for tomorrow's game.
KEEP AN EYE ON
How to stop the 7-foot 6 Tacko Fall
Phoenix centre Jordi Hunter is going to have a task in front of him when he comes face-to-face with ex-NBA star Tacko Fall at State Basketball Centre. It will be a full team effort to minimise Fall’s length, which has proved a handful in recent games.
HISTORY
Regular Season Head-to-Head
Phoenix 12-7 Breakers
Last time out – Rd6, NBL25
Phoenix 88-62 Breakers
Phoenix
Hurt 19p
Ayre 13p
Glover 13p
Breakers
Jackson-Cartwright 19p
Anticevich 12p
Mooney 11p
GAME DAY HUB
We’re so excited to our spiritual home, State Basketball Centre. Get your game day information by CLICKING HERE or the image below. We suggest to all patrons coming to the game to arrive early with limited parking on-site and congestion expected at State Basketball Centre.
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