Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix will face each other in the NBA Preseason match on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the John Cain Arena. This will be the second meeting between the two teams in the preseason, after Melbourne United won the first one by 12 points on August 26. Both teams are preparing for the upcoming Australian Basketball League (ABL) season, which will start on October 6.
MU vs SEMP: Match Preview
Melbourne United are the defending champions of the ABL, having won their second title in the 2021-22 season. They defeated Perth Wildcats in a thrilling five-game series in the finals, with Chris Goulding leading the way with 23 points in the decisive game. Melbourne United have retained most of their core players, including Goulding, Jock Landale, Scotty Hopson, and Shea Ili. They have also added some new faces, such as Mitch McCarron, David Barlow, and Mason Peatling.
South East Melbourne Phoenix are a relatively new team in the ABL, having joined the league in the 2019-20 season. They finished fourth in the regular season in 2021-22, but lost to Illawarra Hawks in the semi-finals. They have a talented roster, featuring Ryan Broekhoff, Mitch Creek, Keifer Sykes, and Kyle Adnam. They have also made some changes in the offseason, bringing in Yudai Baba, Ben Moore, and Isaac Humphries.
MU vs SEMP: Dream11 Team Prediction
The Dream11 team prediction for the NBA Preseason match between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix is based on the recent performances and stats of the players. The team is composed of one point guard, one shooting guard, two small forwards, two power forwards, and one center.
Point Guard: Keifer Sykes (SEMP)
Shooting Guard: Chris Goulding (MU)
Small Forward: Ryan Broekhoff (SEMP), Scotty Hopson (MU)
Power Forward: Mitch Creek (SEMP), David Barlow (MU)
Center: Jock Landale (MU)
Captain: Chris Goulding (MU)
Vice-Captain: Mitch Creek (SEMP)
MU vs SEMP: Match Details
The NBA Preseason match between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM IST at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne. The match will be broadcasted live on NBA TV and streamed online on NBA League Pass. The fans can also follow the live updates and scores on the official websites and social media handles of both teams.
MU vs SEMP: Match Prediction
Melbourne United are the favorites to win this match, as they have a more experienced and balanced team than South East Melbourne Phoenix. They also have the home-court advantage and the momentum from their previous win over their rivals. However, South East Melbourne Phoenix are not to be underestimated, as they have some explosive players who can turn the game around with their scoring and defense. The match is expected to be a high-scoring and entertaining affair, with both teams showcasing their skills and chemistry.
