After Melbourne United put up a strong fight against the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBAxNBL clash on Friday night, now the South East Melbourne Phoenix get their turn to take on some of the world's best players on Sunday afternoon. United only went down by 10 points in a competitive affair, so what can the Phoenix dish up in this one?
We bring you our game preview and best bet for South East Melbourne Phoenix vs New Orleans Pelicans below, with odds thanks to Dabble!
The South East Melbourne Phoenix step up for their historic clash against the New Orleans Pelicans, looking to test the team chemistry built under Head Coach Josh King. While King's full tenure officially begins with this NBL season, he famously took over midway through the previous campaign, guiding the Phoenix to a remarkable turnaround and a Finals berth. This solidified King's high-energy, defence-first philosophy, which star Australian guard Nathan Sobey and import forward John Brown III will now look to execute at an elite level. For the Phoenix, this game is less about the final score and more about evaluating their current cohesion and giving their core players crucial exposure to the speed and athleticism of an NBA opponent.
The New Orleans Pelicans arrive for the second game of their NBL series with their attention focused squarely on integrating their key personnel and building chemistry. The main attraction remains the health and dominance of forward Zion Williamson, who has looked fit and explosive in early pre-season action. Following a tightly contested win over Melbourne United, the Pelicans will likely push the pace and utilise this contest to give extended minutes to new additions and young players like Jordan Poole and rookie guard Jeremiah Fears. Expect New Orleans to play with high energy and an aggressive offensive mindset, aiming to polish their execution and get their stars comfortable playing together in a game environment.
Despite the Phoenix’s incredible mid-season turnaround last year, the sheer gap in raw talent and top-to-bottom depth will be difficult to overcome in an NBA pre-season game. The New Orleans Pelicans will be motivated to showcase their offensive power and put on a show for the Australian fans, especially with their main stars likely logging meaningful first-half minutes. The disciplined Phoenix side will compete hard early, but the relentless pace and scoring punch from Zion Williamson and the Pelicans' deep bench will compound errors as the game progresses. Take the New Orleans Pelicans to cover the -26.5 spread with a dominant offensive performance in the second half.
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