Season Ends for Phoenix
9 Feb
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In a win or go home game for the Phoenix, they are heading home.
The Phoenix kept Cotton quiet for the first three quarters, but his 20 points in the last quarter was the difference.

The Result
South East Melbourne Phoenix 99-106 Perth Wildcats
The Numbers
Phoenix
Creek: 24 points,
Browne: 20 points, five assists
Williams: 16 points, 17 rebounds
Wildcats
Cotton: 26 points, 8 rebounds
The Turning Point
Bryce Cotton with 20 points in the fourth.
Play of the Game
With the Phoenix on a roll in the third Gary Browne produced some magic with the ball, before finishing on the break.
Player of the Game
Alan Williams
Williams did all he could to give Phoenix a chance. He notched up his 15th double-double in the first half and ended the night with 16 points, 17 rebounds, three steals and one block.
From the Coach
Simon Mitchell
"From an offensive stand point we were very inefficient, fatigue set in. All credit to Perth for closing it out, it was a ridiculous quarter. They were in tune and played out the game far better."
From the Player
Mitch Creek
"For me I am just proud of the boys, I can’t really describe what teams go through and the sacrifices every player and coach have. It’s not a failed season for us, we have progressed every year, we had one of best winning seasons with stars out. I am really proud of that. We are fire men, we embrace the heat and embrace the moment."
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