VMT MATCH REPORT: Phoenix Go Down to a Strong Finishing Cairns

The Phoenix had pressure on their back as they come into the game undermanned and off back-to-back 28 point losses.

Alan Williams stepped up for his side, staying out of foul trouble and hitting a game-high 29 points.

In only his second game for the Phoenix, Abdel Nader started for the team and had seven point in the first quarter and ending the night on 12 points.

The game saw a see-saw event with Cairns coming out strong before the Phoenix returned the fire to keep the margin within reach throughout the game.

The Phoenix were down by seven points going into the final term, but the Taipans found their mojo and finished strong as the Phoenix in the end by 19 points.

The Phoenix re-group before travelling to Tasmania to take on the JackJumpers for their first Christmas Day clash.

Full-Time Stats

Williams: 29p/8r/2a/2stls/2blks
Te Rangi: 14p/3r/1a/1stl
Nader: 12p/6r/3a/1stl/2blks
Kenyon: 7p/6r/1a/1stl
Browne: 6p/3r/6a
Ayre: 6p/3r/3a/1stl
Vague: 1p/7r/2stls/1blk
Stattmann: 1r/1stl

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