South East Melbourne Phoenix secured a crucial win over Adelaide 36ers in their latest NBL matchup. The team's strong performance on both ends of the court led to a convincing victory. The Phoenix's defense was stifling, holding the 36ers to just 35% shooting from the field. Meanwhile, the Phoenix's offense was led by the duo of Mitch McCarron and Ryan Broekhoff, who combined for 32 points and 12 rebounds. The team's bench also played a key role, with Scottie James chipping in with 15 points and 7 rebounds. The win moves the Phoenix to 12-8 on the season, keeping them in the hunt for a playoff spot. The 36ers, on the other hand, fall to 10-10 and will look to bounce back in their next matchup. The game was a closely contested affair, with the Phoenix taking a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter. However, the 36ers fought back to tie the game at 90-90 with just over a minute remaining. But the Phoenix's Mitch McCarron sealed the win with a clutch three-pointer with 10 seconds left. The win was a much-needed boost for the Phoenix, who had lost their previous two games. The team's coach, Dean Vickerman, praised his team's effort, saying 'We knew it was going to be a tough game, but our guys showed a lot of heart and determination. We're proud of the way we played.' The Phoenix will look to build on this momentum as they take on the Perth Wildcats in their next matchup.