Vasiljevic says new focus awaits 36ers

Adelaide 36ers captain DJ Vasiljevic said his side has to be pro-active going into Sunday afternoon’s clash against Melbourne United at John Cain Arena.

Vasiljevic scored 18 of his game-high 26 points in the opening half in the 89-79 win over Sydney Kings on Friday night.

“It’s just about setting the tone as a team, you got to do it,” Vasiljevic said.

“Last game it was KD (Kendric Davis), this game it was me, next game might be Isaac (Humphries), might be Trez (Montrezl Harrell), might even be Sunday (Dech), you never know.”

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Adelaide has already had five different players score 20 or more points in a game this season, with offensive options right across the floor.

Head coach Mike Wells said the focus turned to Melbourne United straight after Friday night’s win.

“We had to prepare for Sydney first, I will start thinking about Melbourne after Friday night,” Wells said.

“Our focus now is on a really good Melbourne United team and we will move forward and focus on what we need to do to be successful in that game.”

Adelaide will be back in action on Sunday afternoon when the 36ers travel to John Cain Arena to battle Melbourne United, tip-off is at 4pm ACST and you can watch all the action live on 10 BOLD and ESPN via Kayo Sports.

MELBOURNE UNITED vs ADELAIDE 36ERS
John Cain Arena, Sunday 4pm ACST
Live on 10 BOLD, ESPN via Kayo Sports 

OVERALL
Played 41, Adelaide 13, Melbourne 28

LIKELY STARTERS
United: Shea Ili, Matthew Dellavedova, Chris Goulding, Jack White, Rob Loe.
36ers: Kendric Davis, DJ Vasiljevic, Sunday Dech, Montrezl Harrell, Isaac Humphries.

LAST FIVE MATCHES
Jan 6, 2024 – 36ers 100 def United 96 at AEC
Dec 16, 2023 – United 107 def 36ers 96 at John Cain Arena
Oct 1, 2023 – United 82 def 36ers 74 at AEC
Feb 5, 2023 – United 116 def 36ers 107 at John Cain Arena
Jan 21, 2023 – United 94 def 36ers 87 at AEC

 STATS THAT MATTER
- Adelaide has won each of its last nine games when allowing fewer than 90 points.
- The 36ers rank 2nd in the league for rebound percentage this season (52.4%).
- Montrezl Harrell has recorded three-straight double-doubles.
- Five different Adelaide players have scored 20+ points in a game this season - most in the NBL.
- Adelaide ranks 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (45.5%).
- DJ Vasiljevic ranks 1st for points per game (22.6) this season.
- Montrezl Harrell ranks 1st for rebounds per game (10.6) this season.
- Kendric Davis is one of only two players to average at least 15.0 points and 5.0 assists per game.