DREWITT’S BULBS MATCH PREVIEW: Top-of-the-table clash as Phoenix look to regroup in Adelaide
30 Jan
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The Phoenix continue their road trip from Perth toAdelaide, taking on the 36ers as they look to bounce back in South Australia.
Key Details
ADELAIDE 36ERS (21-7) 1st vs SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX (19-9) 3rd
Where: Adelaide Entertainment Centre
When: Saturday, January 31 at 5:30pm AEDT
Watch: ESPN
The Phoenix continue their Round 19 road trip after a disappointing loss in Perth on Wednesday night.
Despite the result, co-captain Nathan Sobey led the way with a game-high 28 points, while Defensive Player of the Year contender John Brown III produced a monster performance, finishing with 20 points, 14 rebounds and four steals.
Josh King’s side will be eager to respond in Adelaide in a top-of-the-table clash as they continue their push to secure a top-two finish.
The 36ers are coming off a dominant 33-point win over the Brisbane Bullets on Wednesday night, a result that secured their place in theIgnite Cup Final. However, the victory came with late-game fireworks, including an on-court altercation that resulted in multiple ejections.
Adelaide will be out for revenge after the Phoenix handed them their first loss to a ladder-leading side this season, toppling the 36ers at HoopsFest.
TEAMS
Phoenix
The Phoenix go in unchanged to Saturday’s game.
36ers
The 36ers will be without Nick Rakocevic who is serving a one-match ban after the sanction from the Brisbane vs Adelaide melee.
KEEP ANEYE ON
MVP contenders
Phoenix co-captain Nathan Sobey missed the previous head-to-head against fellow MVP contender Bryce Cotton due to illness, but Saturday night sets up a highly anticipated shootout between the two stars atAdelaide Entertainment Centre. Sobey is averaging 22.1 points per game this season, while Cotton leads the league at 25.4.
HISTORY
Head-to-Head
Phoenix 12-13 36ers
Last timeout – Rd17, NBL26
Phoenix 108-89 36ers
Phoenix
Clark 27p
Hunter 20p
Foxwell 15p
36ers
Cotton 30p
Humphries 13p
Cheatham 12p

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