A fresh basketball test is coming into view as Sydney Kings goes head to head with South East Melbourne Phoenix. There's real importance attached to this result in NBL, with the opening tip arriving
Across Australia, the sport keeps a loyal and engaged following, framing the wider backdrop to this meeting.
Shot selection in the first minutes could carry extra weight. How each side handles the opening quarter could influence how the remainder plays out. Does the perimeter shooting hold up under sustained pressure? Could foul trouble end up reshaping either team's rotation?
This has the look of an engaging, back-and-forth game. Might bench depth prove to be the deciding factor? Fans can track Basketball the latest score and developments as they happen.
The victory of Sydney Kings: 1.33
The victory of South East Melbourne Phoenix: 3.35