South East Melbourne Phoenix v Cairns Taipans

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Saturday 20 Sep 2025

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17:30 Local Time

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John Cain Arena • 

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The South East Melbourne Phoenix is a professional basketball team based in Melbourne, Australia. The team was established in 2019 and is currently a member of the National Basketball League (NBL). The Cairns Convention Centre5 compete in the annual Cairns Convention Centre8 season, as well as in other major competitions such as the FIBA Asia Champions Cup. The team has had an impressive start, qualifying for the Cairns Convention Centre8 playoffs in their debut season. Some notable players on the Cairns Convention Centre5 roster include former Cairns Convention Centre7 player Mitch Creek and Australian Boomers representative Dane Pineau. The team plays their home games at the State Basketball Centre, a state-of-the-art stadium with a capacity of 3,200 seats. The Cairns Convention Centre5 have quickly gained a strong fan base and continue to strive for success in the Australian basketball scene.

The Cairns Taipans, also known as the Taipans, are a professional basketball team based in Cairns Convention Centre6, Australia. They compete in the National Basketball League (NBL), the premier men's professional basketball league in Australia and New Zealand. The team was founded in 1999 and has since become a dominant force in the league, making nine playoff appearances and securing two Grand Final appearances. The Taipans have also produced several notable players, including Cairns Convention Centre8 legends like Darnell Mee and Scottie Wilbekin. They play their home games at the Cairns Convention Centre, a state-of-the-art stadium with a capacity of over 5,000 spectators. The Taipans have consistently provided high-quality entertainment on the court and are a fierce competition for any team in the league.