South East Melbourne Phoenix v Illawarra Hawks: everything you need to know
South East Melbourne Phoenix meet Illawarra Hawks, Wednesday 7:30pm (NBL). Illawarra Hawks have won 9 of the 17 meetings with South East Melbourne Phoenix since 2022.
The big picture
South East Melbourne Phoenix come in 8th on the ladder; Illawarra Hawks are 10th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
South East Melbourne Phoenix are 7–8 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 97.9 points for and 94.9 against.
Illawarra Hawks are 5–10 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 96 points for and 103.5 against.
Form
South East Melbourne Phoenix have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Tasmania JackJumpers 89–98.
Illawarra Hawks have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Adelaide 36ers 78–106.
Head to head
These sides have met 17 times on our records since 2022: South East Melbourne Phoenix 8, Illawarra Hawks 9.
Last time out (2026-27, Round 1), South East Melbourne Phoenix won 113–96.
Biggest margin between these two: South East Melbourne Phoenix by 40 points in 2025-26 (116–76).
Players to watch
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).
For Illawarra Hawks, watch Makur Maker (15.7 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kelan Martin (15.3 points a game, 49 rebounds in 2026-27).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, South East Melbourne Phoenix have the edge.
Written automatically from Line Ball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
