The Adelaide 36ers and South East Melbourne Phoenix face off tonight in a decisive game three, seeking the last spot in the NBL Championship Series.
The 36ers looked set to book their place in the Grand Final series after taking a 57-44 game two lead into half-time.
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But the game was turned on its head as Phoenix star Nathan Sobey produced a stunning performance, finishing with 41 points, including 17 in the third quarter alone, in a comeback win described as a “choke” by the visitors.
With home court proving vital all throughout the finals, MVP Bryce Cotton will look to lead the 36ers into a Championship Series showdown against the Sydney Kings.
Follow 36ers vs Phoenix Game 3 live below from 7:30pm AEDT!