Preview: Round 11 vs 36ers at Nissan Arena

The Brisbane Bullets will be looking to get back to the winner’s circle when they host Adelaide 36ers at Nissan Arena tonight at 6:30pm AEST.

Eyeing a return to form, Hostplus Head Coach, James Duncan will be expecting more from his players than in their last few outings.

“Regardless of whatever we’re doing offensively – we’ll find our offence – we need to defend at a high level and everybody from the starters to the bench have to be willing to dig deep and do that,” Duncan said.

Match Details

Tip-off: Friday, February 11 at 6:30pm AEST

Venue: Nissan Arena

Broadcast: Live on ESPN via Kayo or Foxtel

Tickets: Available HERE

Tale of the Tape

Out of 89 games played between the two sides, Brisbane have won 39 and Adelaide have won 50.
However, Adelaide have only played twice at Nissan Arena for one win each.  

Brisbane have won 4 of their past 6 games against Adelaide. 

Recent Form

Bullets: W-L-L-L-L

36ers: W-L-L-L-W

Players to Watch
Robert Franks - One shining positive from the loss to Cairns was Franks’ return to his early-season All-NBL form, draining 22 points at 57 per cent. The versatile, athletic forward will need to fire again tonight if the Bullets are to get the win.

Isaiah Moss is also one to watch, with his first serious NBL go-around last Saturday and the signs were promising with 11 points on 50 per cent inside and outside, two steals and two blocks. His movement off the ball, good-looking stroke and tough attack on the hoop suggest he can make an impact.

Cam Bairstow – Bairstow certainly is not, producing 14.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 o-boards and 2 assists across the past five games, his toughness on the glass keeping the 36ers in ball games, with his 60 per cent two-point shooting crucial in converting second chance points. He’ll battle the bigger Tyrell Harrison on Friday and will hope to end his streak of nine-straight misses from outside.