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Phoenix Rises: Comeback Victory Over Taipans
24 Jan
Summary
- Phoenix overcame a 14-point deficit for a 118-91 win.
- Phoenix bench contributed 58 points to secure the victory.
- The team set a franchise record with 21 three-pointers.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix secured a significant 118-91 victory over the Cairns Taipans at the State Basketball Centre, rallying from a 14-point first-quarter deficit. The Phoenix's depth was on full display, with their bench contributing a remarkable 58 points to fuel the comeback.
Super subs Angus Glover and Ian Clark were instrumental, with Glover engineering a second-quarter surge and Clark igniting a third-quarter blitz. Glover finished with 22 points, including five three-pointers, while Clark added 13 points in the decisive third quarter.
Phoenix also set a franchise record by sinking 21 three-pointers at a 51% success rate. Coach Josh King lauded his team's unselfishness, highlighted by 31 assists on 38 made field goals. This win maintains the second-placed Phoenix's pressure on the league-leading Adelaide 36ers.
In another NBL fixture, the Illawarra Hawks ended a three-game losing streak with a 101-91 win against the Tasmania JackJumpers. Despite the JackJumpers' resilience and strong performances from Josh Bannan and David Johnson, the Hawks secured the crucial victory. The JackJumpers faced further injury concerns with Bryce Hamilton ruled out for the season and Nick Marshall showing signs of distress. An unusual incident involving vomit on the court briefly delayed play.
