Southeast Melbourne Phoenix-3*5 Southeast Melbourne Phoenix currently holds the second position in the standings with a record of 13 wins and 6 losses, just a step away from the top. The team is in excellent form, having secured a three-game winning streak. They've won four out of their last five matches, averaging 96.4 points per game while conceding only 88 points, demonstrating a strong performance on both offense and defense, aligning with the standards of top teams in the league. Offensively, the Phoenix adopt a fast-paced counter-attack strategy combined with outside shooting, attempting 35 three-pointers per game with a stable 36% success rate, placing them in the upper echelon of the league. Tasmania JackJumpers, with a record of 9 wins and 12 losses, are currently ranked sixth in the standings, on the edge of the playoffs. The outcome of this match is crucial for their playoff seat contention. The difference in form and strength: The Phoenix surpasses the JackJumpers in terms of record, ranking, and recent winning streak (3 wins in a row). In terms of offensive and defensive efficiency, the Phoenix has a net score of 8.5 points per game, while the JackJumpers have a net score of 0, indicating a significant gap. JackJumpers' 'home weakness, away strength' characteristic: This is a major variable in this match. The JackJumpers have only a 20% home win rate this season (2 wins, 8 losses), but a 63.6% away win rate (7 wins, 4 losses). Therefore, their 'home advantage' might not exist. Key matchup: The offensive core of the Phoenix is guard Nathan Sobey, who averages 21.1 points per game and is the team's offensive firepower. The JackJumpers rely more on the collective effort, driven by Bryce Cotton and David Johnson, among others.