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New Zealand Breakers Host South East Melbourne Phoenix in Crucial NBL Match
The New Zealand Breakers are set to face the South East Melbourne Phoenix in a highly anticipated match of the National Basketball League (NBL) on October 24, 2024. The game will take place at the Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch, with the Breakers looking to extend their strong home record. According to recent statistics, the New Zealand Breakers have won in each of their last 7 NBL home games, highlighting their dominance on home turf..
The Breakers have had a solid start to the season, with 3 victories and 1 defeat in their first 4 matches, achieving a success rate of 75%. They average 83.5 points per match and concede 83.75 points to the opposition. At home, the team’s average score per game is 87 points, while their defense concedes an average of 83.67 points per game.
In contrast, the South East Melbourne Phoenix have struggled this season, with only 1 victory in their 6 matches, resulting in a success rate of just 16.67%. The Phoenix average 87 points per match and concede 91.17 points. Away from home, they score an average of 88.25 points per game but concede 91 points per meeting.
Historical head-to-head statistics show that the Breakers and the Phoenix have played 18 matches, with the Breakers winning 7 and the Phoenix winning 11. The average total match points between the two teams stand at 177.33, with the Breakers averaging 87.28 points and the Phoenix averaging 90.06 points per match.
Bookmakers favor the New Zealand Breakers to win, given their strong home performance and the Phoenix’s recent struggles, particularly away from home. The Breakers’ ability to defend against key players from the Phoenix will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match..