South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United Live Stream & Tips - United to claim victory in NBL derby

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Last updated: 14 Dec 2024

Jeremy Darke 14 Dec 2024

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South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 12 NBL matchup
United have a six-game winning streak against the Phoenix
Both teams are currently struggling defensively, allowing over 100 points per game

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South East Melbourne Phoenix, Melbourne United

United to win Throwdown (Getty)

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United Preview
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South East Melbourne Phoenix Form & Team News
Melbourne United Form & Team News

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United Preview

Melbourne United have a six-game winning run over South East Melbourne and that can continue with another Throwdown success, ending a rare two-game losing run at John Cain Arena in the process.

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

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 eight 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 three 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 eight 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.

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South East Melbourne Phoenix v Melbourne United

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.