Heartland Hustle: Phoenix Fly Home To Challenge 36ers

South East Melbourne Phoenix will take on the Adelaide 36ers Sunday afternoon for a Halloween entertainment special at the Fire Pit.

Phoenix return home from Perth with a big one-point win over the Wildcats, while the 36ers are out to get back on the winner’s list as they were demolished by New Zealand Breakers on Friday night.

Key Details
SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX 4-3 (6th) v ADELAIDE 36ERS 2-2 (7th)
Where: John Cain Arena
When: Sunday, October 30 at 4pm AEDT
Watch live and free on 10 Peach | ESPN or Kayo Freebies

(Phoenix will take on the 36ers at home after their win on Friday night against the Wildcats.)

The Line Up

Phoenix

Phoenix will go into their second Round 5 game with a full roster.

36ers

The 36ers will head into Sunday’s game with a full roster.

The Key Match Up

Alan Williams v Daniel Johnson

The two bigs are the difference for their teams. Williams has been a point of difference for the Phoenix as their import big, averaging 7.5 rebounds and 13 points so far this season.

While Johnson and the 36ers started their NBL23 season later due to their US stint, that hasn’t stopped him making a big impact for his side.

The History

Regular Season Head-to-Head:
South East Melbourne Phoenix 5-6 Adelaide 36ers

Last time out – Rd 21, NBL22
Phoenix 94–91 36ers

Phoenix
Gliddon 24p
Munford 14p
Ashley 14p

36ers
Dech 20p
Johnson 18p
Hannahs 18p

(Adnam will be the first player to play his 100th Phoenix game on Sunday.)

The Difference Makers

Kyle Adnam

Seeing less minutes in the last couple of games with Gary Browne coming back into the side and starting on the bench, that hasn’t discouraged the co-captain from making important plays in his minutes on-court. Adnam has been able to come onto the court and make an immediate impact for his side as the spark plug off the bench. Adnam is playing his 100th Phoenix game and will sure turn it on for Sunday afternoon.

Craig Randall II

Randall has come into the NBL and shown his skills to the league. After his dominate performance against NBA teams earlier in the month, he has not slowed down in Australia. The long-range of him and his teammates will be the upper-hand over the Phoenix.

The Entertainment

Doors Open - 3pm

The Fire Pit will have a Halloween theme entertainment edge with Birdman doing a special Thriller dance while the TRADIE Phoenix Flames will be doing a special Halloween special performance.

Birdman will be around to a trick or treat with fans so watch out for what he has in store.

Make sure you get involved in our Firestarter Moment just before tip-off. All Phoenix fans, get off your seats and make some noise as the game starts. Stay on your feet until the band stops playing and sing along. Bring the energy!

At three-quarter time, one lucky fan will get the chance to shoot a half-court shot for a brand-new MG.

If you attend the game and are a Phoenix member, you will get ten entries for the chance to win an MG at the final home game of the season.

(Mitch Creek won the game for Phoenix on Friday night against the Wildcats.)

How to Get to the Fire Pit

The precinct will be busy on Sunday night with a A-League game at AAMI Park. Please plan your trip to John Cain Arena HERE.

Pre-book your parking at the Eastern Car Park as it will sell out quickly for Sunday afternoon. CLICK HERE to book.

If travelling via public transport, please note buses replace trains on sections of the Mernda, Hurstbridge, Belgrave, Lilydale, and Alamein lines this weekend. To plan your journey, www.ptv.vic.gov.au

CLICK HERE to get your tickets for the fast selling game on Sunday against the Adelaide 36ers

Phoenix Media (29/10/22)