South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
118:91
24/01/2026 at 01:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NBL - Round 18
  • Where to Watch on TV:
australiaAustraliaESPN, Foxtel Now, Kayo Sports

Match Stats

Field goals attempts
7263
Field goals made
3833
Field goals %
52.78%52.38%
2-point field goals attempts
3130
2-point field goals made
1720
2-point field goals %
54.84%66.67%
3-point field goals attempts
4133
3-point field goals made
2113
3-point field goals %
51.22%39.39%
Free throws attempts
2817
Free throws made
2112
Free throws %
75%70.6%
Offensive rebounds
138
Defensive rebounds
2624
Total rebounds
3932
Assists
3119
Blocks
24
Turnovers
1119
Steals
116
Personal fouls
1921

Highlights

Chances of winning


South East Melbourne Phoenix
88.6%
Cairns Taipans
11.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
85.9% 14.1%

South East Melbourne Phoenix - Cairns Taipans Odds

1 X 2 Marga
Avarage Now
(Initially)
1.07
(1.06)

8.35
(6.46)
5.4%
(9.8%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 191.00
  • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-16)
Preview Facts
  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 9).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, South East Melbourne won 5.
  • South East Melbourne is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Taipans has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • In this match, South East Melbourne is the clear favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, South East Melbourne won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1844:1713. (average 92.2:85.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, South East Melbourne won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 842:736. (average 93.6:81.8).
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between South East Melbourne Phoenix - Cairns Taipans were as follows:
31.12.2025 Cairns Taipans - South East Melbourne Phoenix 96:111
14.11.2025 Cairns Taipans - South East Melbourne Phoenix 90:101
20.09.2025 South East Melbourne Phoenix - Cairns Taipans 114:77
14.01.2025 Cairns Taipans - South East Melbourne Phoenix 102:113
07.12.2024 South East Melbourne Phoenix - Cairns Taipans 99:94
Latest results of Cairns Taipans
Australian NBL Table
2025/26
PlWLPCT
1South East Melbourne302193025:27480.700
2Adelaide302192789:26390.700
3Sydney292092823:25360.690
4Melbourne United2918112690:25420.621
5Perth2918112634:25050.621
6Tasmania JackJumpers3013172585:25910.433
7Illawarra Hawks2911182682:28180.379
8New Zealand Breakers3011192712:27870.367
9Cairns Taipans298212420:28200.276
10Brisbane Bullets296232416:27900.207

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