Good question. If he is then expect the Kings to stomp the Phoenix by 20. If not then Phoenix by 10-15.

I don't think Moller is back till mid January, it’s his ability to guard the pick and roll that has been missed the most. Even with out him kings should win this by a reasonable score or they are pretenders. Lisch would would be good for the kings as well.

Kings by 12 minimum.

according to Dwayne this is a packed house

Sydney is being kissed by the refs so bad. It's disgusting

I'm losing interest in the nbl the last few weeks the refs need to let them play.physical players like Wesley can’t seem to play this game anymore the refs just over officiate

It's getting worse lol. Casper flopped a ripper then

Players are too afraid to defend due to the refs falling for every soft foul that continually gets called.

How on Earth did Lemanis pick Cooks over Creek. That's horrendously bad

This was months ago before the season began.
Creeks had his best season yet and is no doubt ahead of Cooks atm.

Lemanis has been dealt with accordingly based on his decisions for that World Cup.

Surely Benson has to go. I love Pineau's heart and energy but a dominant big would take Phoenix to the next level. They’ve lost so many games by single figures and you’d think someone half as good as Long or Bogut would have made the difference. Especially because they get dominated inside and o boards are an issue. Can’t understand the logic behind keeping Benson and just not playing him.

Agree with above. SEM have effectively played with one import for the season so far. Can't keep that up in this league.

Van Hof struggled in the SEABL for Kilsth. Big bodied and limited talent. NOT nbl material at all.

Van Hof struggled in the SEABL for Kilsth. Big bodied and limited talent. NOT nbl material at all.

Van Hof struggled in the SEABL for Kilsth. Big bodied and limited talent then NOT nbl material ever.

Yes 10k is a good crowd even in ideal circumstances on the weekend let alone tonight but anyway back to what everyone wants to know how did Van Hof do for Kilsth in the SEABL? Why won't anyone address this? Is he nbl material?

Over 3400 posts of pure dribble.
No one cares about Von Hoffe.

FVH. Nah.

Ben
If true bad result for all concerned. Phoenix are not winning it this season so short term loss but Benson could be long term job prospects become not available due to his stats and time this season.
I'm not certain he’s been given a fair shot though, he just never gets any time.

Do they not play Benson to make him look bad or is he bad so they don't play him? I’m going with option b. Judging by their roster, they don’t have a Kings/United type budget, so they can’t cut him because they’d have to pay him out and then pay his replacement. They’ve already had to double up for Tai/Jaye Crockett don’t forget.

They rely on Creek so much at both ends of the court, yesterday his scoring let him down after half time and Roberson was in foul trouble so sat on bench for periods of time, though Adnam stepped up offensively it still was never enough. They are still a chance and are very well coached but Pineau as good as he's played is still not a starting five.
They should try Wesley, Creek, Madgen, Adnam, Roberson and see how it goes. Gibson, Pineau and Trist off the bench. Stevens occasionally can score but his defence is non existent.

If the kings get Lisch and Moller back healthy and a few games under their belt before finals they are very deep and while not as offensively as good as United are very good defensively.

Cook in and Moller back and there rebounding will be fine. They are not favourites, behind Perth and United but will certainly turn up when the big games start. The minor premiership could be pivotal.

Yes you would think Taylor who has not been great but has showed more as he's settled would have been a better option for the future than Randle and certainly White. His offence is starting to gel and he’s a very good defender.