An intriguing hardwood meeting is approaching as South East Melbourne Phoenix goes head to head with Illawarra Hawks. There's real importance attached to this result in NBL, with the opening tip arriving
Across Australia, the game holds a firm place among supporters, framing the wider backdrop to this meeting.
Ball movement and floor spacing may well define the opening stretch. How each side handles the opening quarter could carry over into the later stages. Can either defense force consistently difficult looks? How might half-court defensive schemes adjust as the game progresses?
Expect a tightly contested battle between two motivated sides. Might bench depth prove to be the deciding factor? Fans can track Basketball live scoring and updates as the game unfolds.
The triumph of South East Melbourne Phoenix: 1.3
The success of Illawarra Hawks: 3.55
