Cairns Taipans and South East Melbourne Phoenix display contrasting tactical approaches in their recent performances. Cairns Taipans have shown strong offensive efficiency in their last 10 games, with a shooting percentage of 46.3%, higher than their regular season performance of 43.3% and preseason's 41.7%. Their three-point shooting rate also holds at 37.8%, suggesting better shot selection. Rebounds and assists data indicate Cairns Taipans' stability on both offense and defense, averaging 32.1 rebounds and 20.2 assists, demonstrating improved team coordination. In contrast, South East Melbourne Phoenix's offensive performance is relatively steady. Although their regular season shooting percentage was 42.3%, it recently dropped to 42.4%, with their three-point shooting at only 31.8%, indicating a weakened outside threat. However, the Phoenix has strong interception capabilities on defense. Their average of 9.3 steals shows their dominance in local confrontations, and their average of 35.8 rebounds is second only to Cairns Taipans. If a high-intensity battle of attrition occurs, the Phoenix might have the advantage. Regarding turnovers, Cairns Taipans average 11.4 turnovers per game, lower than Phoenix's 9.4, indicating better ball control. However, Phoenix needs to pay special attention to controlling their rhythm when facing a fast-paced team. The offensive and defensive differences between the two teams in recent matches make it difficult to accurately predict the outcome of this game. 12-31 16:30 Cairns Taipans South East Melbourne Phoenix Match direction: -8.5, South East Melbourne Phoenix win, away.