DREWITT'S BULBS MATCH PREVIEW: Phoenix Turn Back the Clock to Honour the Magic

Key Details

SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX (6-8) 8th vs. CAIRNS TAIPANS (3-11) 10th
Where: The Fire Pit, John Cain Arena
When: Saturday, December 7 at 8pm AEDT
Watch: ESPN

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The Phoenix will honour the South East Melbourne Magic '92 and '96 Championship team when they hit the court on Saturday night against the Cairns Taipans.

It was only a month ago when Josh King's team took on Adam Forde's team, where the Phoenix took home a comfortable 23-point win. 

Glover not slowing down! 🔥

📺 10 & 10 Play | ESPN via Kayo pic.twitter.com/SY6gSlPnEq

— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) November 10, 2024

After a masterclass from Owen Foxwell and Jordi Hunter, combining for 45 points in their win over the Illawarra Hawks last round, the Phoenix will be coming out of the blocks in front of past Magic players to get the South East Melbourne side in touch of the top six.

The Taipans are coming into their second game of the round after a nine-point loss on the road to the JackJumpers.

TEAMS

Phoenix

The Phoenix goes into round 11 with a full squad.

Taipans

The Taipans regain Kyrin Galloway (ankle) and Pedro Bradshaw (ankle), but will be without AK Gak (knee).

KEEP AN EYE ON

Power of Young Foxy

The 21-year-old is the longest-serving Phoenix player; in his fourth season, fans have seen him grow, and in the last round, they saw the potential of Owen Foxwell. In a career-high 22 points, he had the equal-highest rebounds in seven, six assists and NO TURNOVERS. It's only up for Foxwell as he continues his professional career.

HISTORY

Regular Season Head-to-Head
Phoenix 9-8 Taipans

Last time out – Rd8, NBL25
Phoenix 97-74 Taipans

Phoenix
Glover 22p
Hurt 15p
Hunter 14p

Taipans
Waardenburg 16p
Galloway 14p
Armstrong 11p

GAME DAY HUB

Check out our up-to-date game-day hub for all your game-day information for Saturday night. Don't miss out on seeing Joanne perform her 90s hit 'Jackie' at half-time and honour the past Magic Championship players at the game. And, of course, see the OG Magic Man alongside our Birdman. CLICK HERE or the image below.