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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United NBL25 Tips - United reign supreme again in Melbourne
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- South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 12 NBL matchup
- Tip-off is at 2:30 PM AEDT at John Cain Arena
- Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, potentially leading to a high-scoring game.
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Who wins in rivalry Sunday in round 12 of the NBL?
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United NBL25 Tips
Melbourne’s six-game dominance over South East Melbourne in the throwdown ended in the last instalment by a 9-point victory to the Phoenix, however, United will take the throne again, ending a rare two-game skid at John Cain Arena.
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Both teams will be heading into this match coming off tough losses, the Phoenix gave up a 15-point lead to Brisbane on Thursday, while United were down by as much as 21 against Illawarra on Friday.
It is a rarity that we talk about these two clubs in the same breath mentioning that defensively they have been poor, but here we are with the Phoenix and United giving up over 100 points on average in recent games.
This sets the platform for crucial Throwdown that has a potential offensive explosion on the cards, due to poor defensive form.
Big brother is expected to get the win over the Phoenix and after a quiet game on the boards for Jack White on Friday it is predicted that he will get back to what he does best against one of the poorer rebounding teams in South East Melbourne.
- Melbourne has won 6 of the past 7 against South East Melbourne.
- South East Melbourne has conceded an average of 103.33 points in their past 3 games.
- Melbourne has conceded an average of 100.25 points in their past 8 games.
- Jack White has average 9 rebounds in 2 games against SEM this season.
Head to Head
2024/25 Match Results
20/10/24: Melbourne 84 - 93 South East Melbourne
26/09/24: South East Melbourne 84 - 96 Melbourne
2023/24 Season Series
Melbourne United won 4-0
Offensive & Defensive Rankings
| SEM Off | Rank | Stat | Rank | MEL Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.4 | 6 | PPG | 4 | 90 |
| 40.6 | 7 | RPG | 6 | 40.9 |
| 45.0% | 7 | FG% | 6 | 44.8% |
| 33.1% | 8 | 3P% | 3 | 34.6% |
| 11.3 | 4 | TOV | 8 | 11.6 |
| SEM Def | Rank | Stat | Rank | MEL Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.8 | 3 | PPG | 2 | 96.6 |
| 42.9 | 8 | RPG | 4 | 42 |
| 43.8% | 3 | FG% | 3 | 46.2% |
| 35.8% | 6 | 3P% | 2 | 37.8% |
| 12.4 | 5 | TOV | 2 | 10.9 |
South East Melbourne Phoenix Form & Team News
South East Melbourne are licking their wounds after giving up a 15-point third quarter lead, allowing Brisbane back into the match on Thursday night to lose by 8 points themselves 116-108.
The Phoenix were riding their pinpoint shooting in the first half where they could not miss a bucket, however in the third the momentum swayed and they started shooting bricks as Brisbane became hot. Jordan Hunter got dominated by his opposing center Tyrell Harrison and finished the match with just 6 points and 1 rebound which hurt the Phoenix.
After developing a strong defensive presence under Josh King, South East Melbourne have lost their dominance giving up 103.33 points per game in their past 3 matches, despite having a 2-1 record.
Melbourne United Form & Team News
Melbourne are coming off a tough 106-93 loss, which became flattering with their bench playing the last 5 minutes of the match and bringing it back from a 21-point margin.
The hunger for Melbourne just wasn’t there while Illawarra understood the importance of the moment and wanted the victory. The normally reliable hands of Matthew Dellavedova and Jack White were wayward with Delli hitting at just 18% from the field, while White only managed a 30FG%.
The concern for Melbourne also has to be how they have been playing defensively and many opportunities they are handing to their opponents. United are averaging 100.25 opposition points per game in their past 8 matches and slumping to 6th with a 44.5FG% to their opposition.
These defensive statistics put them mid-pack and it is unfamiliar territory for Dean Vickerman and his men, who now begin to rely more heavily on their offence getting the job done.
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United Frequently Asked Questions
What time does South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United start?
Tip-off between South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United is at 2:30 PM AEDT, Sunday, 2024-12-15
What channel is South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United on?
You can watch South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
Verdict
Melbourne United will regain their stature at home and against South East Melbourne getting the win against the Phoenix at John Cain Arena.
Expect a high-scoring game with both teams out of sorts defensively at the moment and Jack White will get the better of the boards and record 10+ rebounds.
Expect a high-scoring game with both teams out of sorts defensively at the moment and Jack White will get the better of the boards and record 10+ rebounds.
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