Phoenix survive 36ers fightback to win NBL clash
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 12:32 · Archive
South East Melbourne Phoenix defeated Adelaide 36ers 108-94 in an NBL match on Saturday night.
South East Melbourne Phoenix defeated Adelaide 36ers 108-94 at John Cain Arena on Saturday night. The Phoenix dominated the first half with devastating three-point shooting, knocking down 13 of 19 attempts from beyond the arc to lead 72-43 at half-time. It was the highest first-quarter score in Phoenix history. Angus Glover scored 20 points with six three-pointers, D'Shawn Schwartz added 20 points and Dash Daniels contributed 18 as the Phoenix (4-5) built an insurmountable lead.
Adolaide's defence was poor and their ball-handling careless in the opening two quarters. However, the 36ers mounted a spirited second-half comeback. Bryce Cotton led their charge with 37 points and eight assists, whilst Zylan Cheatham scored 21 points and Nick Rakocevic added 18 points and 17 rebounds. Adelaide (4-5) peeled off 13 unanswered points in the third quarter and reduced the deficit to 86-72 by the end of the term.
Despite Adelaide's rally, the Phoenix's first-half dominance proved decisive. The win moved South East Melbourne into seventh spot on percentage, one position ahead of Adelaide.
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- Phoenix shoot the lights out to down the 36ers in NBLSouth East Melbourne Phoenix have survived a fierce Adelaide 36ers fightback, led by a Bryce Cotton masterclass, to defeat the 36ers by 14 points.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 12:08
- Phoenix shoot the lights out to down the 36ers in NBLSouth East Melbourne Phoenix have survived a fierce Adelaide 36ers fightback, led by a Bryce Cotton masterclass, to defeat the 36ers by 14 points.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 12:08
In this story: South East Melbourne Phoenix · Adelaide 36ers · Bryce Cotton · Angus Glover · John Cain Arena
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