Sat Oct 12 10:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Phoenix Aim for First Win Against Struggling Bullets
**Melbourne, Australia** – The South East Melbourne Phoenix are hoping to finally secure their first win of the NBL25 season this Saturday when they host the winless Brisbane Bullets at the Fire Pit.
The Phoenix are coming off a tough loss to the Adelaide 36ers, but found a silver lining in the performance of import shooter Matt Hurt, who led all scorers with 32 points. Next Star Malique Lewis also impressed, putting up 14 points in 14 minutes, including two crucial three-pointers.
Phoenix co-captain Nathan Sobey will face his former team for the first time this season. Sobey was a key contributor for the Bullets last season, scoring 35 points against the Phoenix in their last meeting. However, he will be crucial for the Phoenix as they aim to get their first win.
The Bullets are also looking to get their first win, having lost their last game by nine points to the Sydney Kings. They had a late surge in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a large deficit.
Saturday’s game will also mark the 50th NBL game for young gun Owen Foxwell, the longest serving Phoenix player. Matt Kenyon is also set to return for the Phoenix after recovering from a foot injury.
The Bullets will be without forward Deng Adel, who is out due to illness, and Sam McDaniel, who is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
The game also features a clash of Next Stars, with Brisbane’s Rocco Zikarsky facing off against Melbourne’s Malique Lewis. Both young talents are considered potential first-round picks for the NBA Draft and have shown promise in the early stages of the season.
The Phoenix are aiming for a strong performance in front of their home crowd, while the Bullets will be eager to get their season on track. The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th at 8pm AEDT and can be watched on ESPN via Kayo.
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