New Zealand Breakers v South East Melbourne Phoenix: what the numbers say
New Zealand Breakers meet South East Melbourne Phoenix, Wednesday 5:30pm (NBL). South East Melbourne Phoenix have won 9 of the 14 meetings with New Zealand Breakers since 2022.
The big picture
New Zealand Breakers come in 9th on the ladder; South East Melbourne Phoenix are 8th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
New Zealand Breakers are 7–9 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 89.8 points for and 90.4 against.
South East Melbourne Phoenix are 7–8 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 97.9 points for and 94.9 against.
Form
New Zealand Breakers have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tasmania JackJumpers 77–79.
South East Melbourne Phoenix have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Tasmania JackJumpers 89–98.
New Zealand Breakers have lost their last five.
Head to head
These sides have met 14 times on our records since 2022: New Zealand Breakers 5, South East Melbourne Phoenix 9.
Last time out (2026-27, Round 1), New Zealand Breakers won 103–100.
Biggest margin between these two: New Zealand Breakers by 31 points in 2023-24 (106–75).
Players to watch
For New Zealand Breakers, watch Sam Mennenga (23.4 points a game, 119 rebounds in 2026-27) and Parker Jackson-Cartwright (17.2 points a game, 45 rebounds in 2026-27).
For South East Melbourne Phoenix, watch Angus Glover (13.4 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27) and Nathan Sobey (13.3 points a game, 39 rebounds in 2026-27).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, South East Melbourne Phoenix have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
