DREWITT’S BULBS MATCH PREVIEW: South East Melbourne welcome 36ers in annual Phoenix Fest game

Key Details

SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX (15-12) 5th v. ADELAIDE 36ERS (13-14) 6th
Where: The Fire Pit, John Cain Arena
When: Sunday, February 2 at 4:30pm
Watch: ESPN | 10 Bold & 10 Play

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Josh King’s side is going into their final games of the regular season with playoffs positions still to be determined, meaning every result is pivotal.

South East Melbourne return from the West after a narrow one-point loss after leading for much of the contest.

Members will be the focus on Sunday, as the team pay homage to their faithful fans during Member Appreciation Round, hosting the annual Phoenix Fest, which coincidentally also falls during the league’s Pride Round celebrations.

The Adelaide 36ers went down to the Bullets by three-points on Friday night, with each of their games vital to clinch a spot into the top six.

TEAMS

Phoenix

The Phoenix will regain Tom Vodanovich who missed the game in Perth due to family reasons. DP Luke Fennell will not suit up for the home game due to competing in the U20s National Championships.

36ers

The 36ers will be without Jarell Martin due to a calf injury. 

KEEP AN EYE ON

Foxy fire

After a couple of standout games after announcing his contract extension in the Heartland, Owen Foxwell was further rewarded with a role in the stating five. The 21-year-old was praised by his coach in the post-game press conference for getting experience and predicting he will be ‘one of the better point guards in this league’, after a 13-point game in Perth.

MALIQUE!!!! 🤯

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— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) December 21, 2024

HISTORY

Regular Season Head-to-Head
Phoenix 9-10 36ers

Last time out – Rd13, NBL25
Phoenix 106-86 36ers

Phoenix
Walton Jr 28p
Hurt 23p
Glover 15p

36ers
Davis 24p
Humphries 17p
Harrell 15p

GAME DAY HUB

Phoenix Fest is back for the sides final regular home game at John Cain Arena for their Member Appreciation game. A family fun zone will be open for all at gate 6 pre-game from 3pm before the action tips off inside at 4:30pm. CLICK HERE or the image below for all your game day info.