Published on: Jun 11, 2021 12:07 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 11, 2021 12:07 pm IST
MU vs SEMP Dream11 Prediction: Playoffs starts for Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix at John Cain Arena on Friday afternoon (IST). This is the first game in this best-of-three series and an ultra-important game for both teams. Needless to say that whichever team win this game, will have all the advantage going into the second game and kill the series. Here is everything you want to know about MU vs SEMP Dream 11 Match Prediction.
Melbourne United are going into this semi-final series against South East Melbourne Phoenix as the best team in the league after dominating the Australian Basketball League 2021 regular season. United topped the regular season charts having won 28 times and dropping just eight games. They are also the best offensive team this season, while their defence is ranked third-best. SEM Phoenix caught the league off guard and stormed their way into the playoffs. They did get some help from Basketball gods, but there’s no denying that this team can get under the skin of opponents.
Melbourne United | South East Melbourne Phoenix
Games: 36 | 36 Wins: 28 | 19 Defeats: 08 | 17 Points Scored: 3189 | 3217 Points Allowed: 2956 | 3124
Host: Melbourne United Visitors: South East Melbourne Phoenix Match Timing: 03 June, @ 03:00 PM Venue: John Cain Arena
1. Mitch Creek Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 17 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 04
2. Reuben Te Rangi Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 10 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 02
3. Keifer Sykes Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 13 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 02
4. Ben Moore Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 06 Rebounds: 15 Assists: 01
5. Ryan Broekhoff Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 14 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 02
6. Scotty Hopson Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 19 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 01
7. Shea Illi Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 11 Rebounds: 07 Assists: 08
8. Jo Lual Acuil Last Match Stats: (Australian Basketball League) Points: 16 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 02
Status out: None. Status Questionable: Melbourne United will be assessing second-unit player Yudai Baba ahead of this Dream11 Basketball fantasy basketball match. He sat out the last regular-season game due to an injury issue. No other concerns for United ahead of this all-important playoff series against SEM Phoenix. Melbourne United roster: Mason Peatling, Sam McDaniel, Jo Lual-Acuil, Shea lli, Yudai Baba, David Barlow, Scotty Hopson, David Anderson, Jock Landale, Chris Goulding, Mitch McCarron
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Status out: None. Status Questionable: Phoenix will also head into this game with no injury concern from the last match.
South East Melbourne Phoenix active roster: Keifer Sykes, Cameron Gliddon, Izayah Mauriohoohoo-Le Afa, Ryan Broekhoff, Adam Gibson, Michael Karena, Kyle Adnam, Ben Moore, Mitch Creek, Reuben Te Rangi, Y Wetzell
PF: Mason Peatling SF: Sam McDaniel C: Jock Landale PG: Chris Goulding SG: Mitch McCarron
PF: Mitch Creek SF: Reuben Te Rangi C: Y Wetzell PG: Keifer Sykes SG: Cameron Gliddon
Melbourne United: Jo Lual-Acuil, Shea lli, Yudai Baba, David Barlow, Scotty Hopson, David Anderson South East Melbourne Phoenix: Kyle Adnam, Ben Moore, Izayah Mauriohoohoo-Le Afa, Ryan Broekhoff, Adam Gibson, Michael Karena
PG: C Goulding, S Illi, K Sykes SG: K Adnam SF: R Te Rangi, M Creek (PP) PF: S Hopson C: J Lual Acuil (PP)
As mentioned above, Melbourne United dominated the regular season and command all the respect ahead of the start of this semi-final series against South East Melbourne Phoenix. But it doesn’t mean the Phoenix can be taken for granted, or lightly. They are in the playoffs on merit. United will be wary of their threat. But we back Melbourne United to get the win in this match.