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The NBL25 season is done and dusted, and now it’s time for the playoffs! The NBL Play-In games tip off on Tuesday, February 10, with the Perth Wildcats, who finished third, taking on the fourth-seeded South East Melbourne Phoenix. The winner secures a direct ticket to the Semi-Finals and a showdown with Melbourne United, while the loser will face the winner of the Sydney Kings vs. Adelaide 36ers Play-In matchup this Thursday night in Sydney.
Perth still holds home-court advantage for this clash but will be playing at their old stomping ground in Claremont due to RAC Arena being booked. They’re coming off a thrilling 112-104 win over Adelaide last Friday night, highlighted by a monster 49-point performance from Bryce Cotton.
Meanwhile, the SEM Phoenix will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing end to the regular season. They fell 103-93 in the Throwdown against Melbourne United last Saturday night.
Here is a Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix Prediction for Tuesday, February 10th 2025.
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Perth Wildcats vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
Venue – Perth HPC
Tip Off – 9.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | 18-11 | 10-5 | 8-6 |
| SEM | 16-13 | 10-4 | 6-9 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | 100.1 | 96.9 | 197 |
| SEM | 96.1 | 91.6 | 187.7 |
Quick Game Facts
- Phoenix Rising: South East Melbourne is in strong form, winning nine of its last 13 games. Can they keep the momentum going in the Play-In?
- Offensive Firepower: The Wildcats have been lighting up the scoreboard, ranking 2nd in the league with 100.1 PPG this season!
- Mr. Automatic: Nathan Sobey is a free-throw machine, sinking 35 straight—his last miss? All the way back on January 14!
Prediction
The Perth Wildcats have the firepower to take this match, with their star players in top form at the right time. Expect them to put a stronger emphasis on defence, as finals basketball is often intense and lower-scoring. With their stars rolling, the Wildcats have the weapons to challenge South East Melbourne’s gritty defence and get the win at home.