MATCH PREVIEW: Phoenix seek revenge against 36ers after semi-final exit

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SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX (3–5) 9th vs ADELAIDE 36ERS (4–4) 5th

Where: The Fire Pit, John Cain Arena
When: Saturday, October 24 at 7:30pm AEDT
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The Phoenix are coming off a commanding win over the Cairns Taipans in Round 5 and will be looking to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season when they face the Adelaide 36ers on Saturday night.

Co-captain Nathan Sobey starred in the victory, draining seven three-pointers and finishing with 29 points as the Phoenix claimed a 32-point win.

Saturday’s clash marks the first meeting between Josh King’s side and Adelaide since the 36ers eliminated the Phoenix in Game 3 of the NBL26 semi-finals, ending their hopes of reaching a maiden Championship Series. The Phoenix will be eager to turn the tables this time around.

The 36ers head into the contest on the back of consecutive road wins over Sydney and Tasmania and will be looking to make it three straight on Saturday night.

TEAMS

Phoenix

Tanner Krebs will return to the team line-up after missing the game against Cairns due to a neck injury.

Hunter Goodrick will continue to remain on the sidelines as he continues his rehab on his knee injury. Development Player Pat Ryan will replace him.

36ers

Matt Kenyon will miss the game on Saturday due to a back injury. He will be replaced by Deonte Williams,

Following Isaac Humphries’ retirement announcement, the 36ers signed Mangok Mathiang, who will be a game-time decision for Saturday’s clash.

KEEP AN EYE ON

Sobey vs Cotton

The Fire Pit will host another intriguing battle between MVP contenders Nathan Sobey and six-time MVP Bryce Cotton, with both guards capable of putting up big numbers.

Both stars are finding their rhythm in the NBL27 season. Reigning MVP Cotton is averaging 26.3 points and seven assists per game while shooting 45 per cent from the field. Sobey, meanwhile, is averaging 18.3 points, 4.3 assists and 4.17 rebounds per game.

HISTORY

Head-to-headPhoenix 14–15 36ers

Last meeting: NBL26 Playoffs, Game 3
Phoenix 96–108 36ers

Phoenix

• Clark – 32 points
• Sobey – 17 points
• Hunter – 10 points

36ers

• Cotton – 38 points
• Vasiljevic – 27 points
• Rakocevic – 14 points

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