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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks NBL26 Round 5 Tips - Hawks finally rolling
The Illawarra Hawks are set to strengthen their position with a matchup against South East Melbourne Phoenix in NBL25 Round 5. After an emphatic win against the Bullets, the Hawks, driven by standout performances from Tyler Harvey and JaVale McGee, are poised to exploit Phoenix's current form and vulnerabilities, particularly in defence. The short turnaround for the Phoenix plays to the Hawks' advantage, as McGee targets overs on 22.5 points and 11.5 rebounds. This high-scoring game promises excitement with a likely Hawks win.
- South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 5 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 8:00 PM AEDT at John Cain Arena
- JaVale McGee and Tyler Harvey in key roles to secure win.
- Expect a high-scoring game with Hawks as 1.5-point favourites.
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks NBL25 Round 5 Expert Tips
- South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks NBL25 Round 5 Expert Tips
- Head to Head
- South East Melbourne Phoenix Form & Team News
- Illawarra Hawks Form & Team News
- South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks Frequently Asked Questions
- Illawarra has won 2 of their last 3 matches against South East Melbourne last season.
- The last 5 matches between the Phoenix and Hawks have gone over the 181.5 point game total.
- Javale McGee averages 22.5 points per game in NBL26.
- South East Melbourne gives up the most rebounds to their opponents (47.0/G).
Head to Head
| Date | Home Team | Score | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2025 | ILL | ILL 126-96 | ILL -6.5 | O 197.5 |
| 02/03/2025 | SEM | SEM 101-94 | SEM +2.5 | U 196.5 |
| 28/02/2025 | ILL | ILL 101-94 | ILL -6.5 | U 197.0 |
| 31/12/2024 | ILL | SEM 110-105 | SEM +7.5 | O 202.5 |
| 30/11/2024 | SEM | SEM 103-100 | SEM +3.0 | O 178.5 |
| 26/10/2024 | SEM | ILL 88-82 | ILL -4.0 | U 181.0 |
| SEM Off | Rank | Stat | Rank | ILL Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94.7 | 2 | PPG | 10 | 97.3 |
| 42.7 | 5 | RPG | 3 | 40.3 |
| 40.5% | 9 | FG% | 7 | 45.8% |
| 35.0% | 2 | 3P% | 9 | 33.4% |
| 9.7 | 2 | TOV | 5 | 13.3 |
| SEM Def | Rank | Stat | Rank | ILL Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 5 | PPG | 3 | 93.5 |
| 44.3 | 9 | RPG | 7 | 42 |
| 44.4% | 6 | FG% | 2 | 48.6% |
| 39.9% | 10 | 3P% | 4 | 32.7% |
| 19.3 | 1 | TOV | 8 | 14.5 |
South East Melbourne Phoenix Form & Team News
Illawarra Hawks Form & Team News
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks Frequently Asked Questions
What time does South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks start?
Tip-off between South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks is at 8:00 PM AEDT, Saturday, October 18
What channel is South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks on?
You can watch South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
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