Tasmania JackJumpers versus South East Melbourne Phoenix. The South East Melbourne Phoenix currently hold second place in the standings with a record of 13 wins and 6 losses, just a step away from the top spot. The team is in excellent form recently, having won 3 consecutive games. They've achieved a record of 4 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. Their average score is 96.4 points per game, with an average of only 88 points conceded. This places their performance on both offense and defense at the level of a strong team in the league. Offensively, the Phoenix adopt a fast-paced counter-attack strategy, combined with outside three-pointers. They average 35 three-point attempts per game, with a consistent success rate of 36%, which is in the upper echelon of the league. Core guard Sobey is the team's offensive engine, contributing an average of 21.1 points and 4.3 assists, with his ability to drive and distribute the ball directly impacting the team's outside scoring efficiency. Hunter and Brown are key to rebounding and second-chance points. Furthermore, the Phoenix's away performance is particularly striking, with 5 wins and 1 loss in their last 6 away games. Tasmania currently ranks 6th in the standings with a record of 9 wins and 12 losses, on the edge of the playoffs. The outcome of this match is crucial to their playoff contention. The team's recent form has been fluctuating, with a record of 3 wins and 3 losses in their last 6 games. They average 85.6 points scored and 85.6 points conceded per game, with a performance that is neither outstanding nor poor. However, they have a clear problem with home fatigue, with a home record of only 2 wins and 8 losses this season, rendering their home advantage non-existent. In their last 10 encounters, Tasmania has 3 wins and 7 losses, putting them at a disadvantage.