NBL Playoffs Prediction: SEM Phoenix – Adelaide 36ers (14-03-2026)

South East Melbourne Phoenix host Adelaide 36ers at John Cain Arena in the second game of this NBL semi-final series, with Adelaide currently holding a 1–0 lead after winning the opening matchup.

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Nathan Sobey remains the primary offensive option for South East Melbourne Phoenix and finished the regular season averaging 22.1 points per game.

With Phoenix now facing elimination pressure in a best-of-three playoff series, his scoring responsibility becomes even more important.

The first game of the series already showed how heavily Phoenix rely on Sobey offensively. Despite South East Melbourne falling 104–97, Sobey still finished the night with 23 points.

However, his shooting efficiency was far from ideal. He shot 9/27 from the field overall, including just 2/11 from three-point range, ending the game with a 33% shooting performance.

Considering his regular season field goal percentage sits around 43.4%, there is clear room for improvement in the second matchup.

If Sobey receives similar shot volume again but converts closer to his season averages, clearing the 21.5-point line becomes a realistic outcome.

South East Melbourne were also one of the more productive offensive teams during the regular season, averaging around 100.9 points per game.

In the first playoff meeting Adelaide allowed 97 points, which again underlined the pace Phoenix can generate when their main scorers remain involved.

With Phoenix now returning home needing a win to keep the series alive, Sobey’s scoring role is expected to remain high, and the 21.5-point line sits within the range he has consistently reached throughout the season.