Wells says 36ers need to stop Bullets attack

Adelaide 36ers head coach Mike Wells says his side must limit the offensive output of a rejuvenated Brisbane Bullets in a Christmas Eve showdown at the Entertainment Centre on Tuesday.

Brisbane has won four of the past five matches and have been racking up the points, scoring over 100 points in each victory.

Wells said his team need to get back to the defence which was evident during the final quarter of Adelaide’s last win, against New Zealand at home on December 14.

“We played Brisbane not too long ago, so we will focus on that (game), and move the group forward and be ready to play,” Wells said.

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“They are another team which has found a nice offensive rhythm.”

The Bullets new found offensive rhythm has come with the improved form of import Casey Prather, who is back to his NBL championship-winning best over the past month.

Prather will also have to carry the offensive load even more on Tuesday with the Bullets missing import guard James Batemon (hamstring).

“Casey has done an unbelievable job for them, the way he has shot the ball,” Wells said.

“That probably started in our game a little bit.”

Prather had 33 points at 82 per cent when the Bullets defeated Adelaide 102-83 earlier this month, Wells knows his side must bounce back to keep in touch with the NBL25 standings.

“We got to get a win at home on Christmas Eve to keep pace,” Wells said.

“We are trying to win the next game, that is the focus.

“We got to do whatever we can to win the next game as the ladder is so packed.

“Teams are so close together, so we need to get back home and protect home court.”

ADELAIDE 36ERS vs BRISBANE BULLETS
Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Tuesday 5pm ACDT
Live on ESPN via Kayo Sports

OVERALL
Played 99, Adelaide 51, Brisbane 48

LIKELY STARTERS
36ers: Kendric Davis, Nick Marshall, Lat Mayen, Montrezl Harrell, Isaac Humphries.
Bullets: Mitch Norton, Keandre Cook, Casey Prather, Josh Bannan, Tyrell Harrison.

LAST FIVE MATCHES
Dec 6, 2024 – Bullets 102 def 36ers 83 at BEC
Feb 9, 2024 – Bullets 102 def 36ers 84 at Nissan Arena
Dec 24, 2023 – 36ers 95 def Bullets 88 at AEC
Sep 29, 2023 – Bullets 86 def 36ers 71 at Nissan Arena
Jan 19, 2023 - Bullets 106 def 36ers 101 (OT) at Nissan Arena