DREWITT’S BULBS MATCH PREVIEW: Second chance for Phoenix in Play-In Eliminator against the 36ers

Key Details

SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX v. ADELAIDE 36ERS
Where: The Fire Pit, John Cain Arena
When: Sunday, February 16 at 2:30pm AEDT
Watch: ESPN | 10 & 10 Play

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The Phoenix are out for redemption when they go into their do-or-die clash on Sunday at the Fire Pit against the 36ers.

Despite a spirited effort and a career-night for Angus Glover, a last quarter blitz led by Keanu Pinder and Bryce Cotton sent Phoenix back home with a loss to prepare for the Play-In game.

Josh King’s side have a chance to lock in their spot in the Playoffs against the Illawarra Hawks, with their first task the Adelaide 36ers in front of the Phoenix faithful. 

The last time the two sides met was at the start of the month, where the heroics of Joe Wieskamp’s block and bucket sealed the win after a comeback from Mike Wells’s side.

Finishing in sixth position, Adelaide 36ers travelled to Sydney on Thursday night and after a close battle held on and took the victory by seven-points to continue their Cinderella finals run.

The winner gets to continue on their road toward the championship series and take on the Illawarra Hawks in a best of three Playoffs, the loser resigned to their campaign being closed.

TEAMS

Phoenix

The Phoenix will go in unchanged from Tuesday’s Seeding Qualifier. 

36ers

The 36ers were without Nick Marshall for their Play-In Qualifier.

KEEP AN EYE ON

Glover the finals specialist

Angus Glover was the shining light for the Phoenix in Tuesday’s Seeding Qualifier against the Wildcats where he went on a scoring fest hitting 4/4 from deep and 14 points in just the first quarter.

Jordi said NO at one end & POSTERISED him at the other! 😤

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— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) February 2, 2025

HISTORY

Regular Season Head-to-Head
Phoenix 10-10 36ers

Last time out – Rd 19, NBL25
Phoenix 105-99 36ers

Phoenix
Sobey 26p
Foxwell 22p
Hurt 18p

36ers
Harrell 25p
Davis 23p
Cadee 15p

Game Day Info

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