XY
Years ago
It might have been a formality for a while now, but with today's win the Sixers are back in the finals after 5(?) years in the desert. We have won more games this season than the last two combined. Great off season moves to get a new coach, with only limited changes to the roster.
Next challenge - when did we last win a finals match?
Last time we made the playoffs was 2009 so indeed 5 years and last time we won a playoff game was 2003 when we lost to Perth 2-1 in the first round.
2002: Championship
2003: 1st Round-Lost to Perth 2-1
2004: 1st Round-Lost to Melbourne (111-107)
2005: 1st Round-Lost to Brisbane (125-110)
2006: 1st Round-Lost to Cairns (106-103)
2007: Did not make playoffs
2008: Did not make playoffs
2009: 1st Round-Lost to NZ Breakers (131-101)
2010: Did not make playoffs (wooden spoon)
2011: Did not make playoffs
2012: Did not make playoffs (wooden spoon)
2013: Did not make playoffs (wooden spoon)
Great to have the 6ers back in the playoffs,
heres hoping we can give the title a fair shake!
Does anyone feel the 36ers will be playing to their potential with this lineup come finals time.
I'm not sold on them but we have a month to go still and I'm sure their will be a dip in form again for some teams and a peak in form for others.
NBL coach and player of the month of February will be interesting... I'd go Steve Markovic and Geordie McLeod
skip
Years ago
My maths says we need to still win one more game, or the Hawks need to lose one more to make it guaranteed.
Muzz Buzz
Years ago
2006 was the last home final. I sure didnt think when Stewart struck that baseline jump shot that it would be 8 years til we would see another final at the Arena aka Brett Maher Court
Skip
My maths confirms your view
Need to win one more or it could come down to head to heads with Sydney and Melbourne
With the Money we spent we better make the Playoffs!!
KET
Years ago
15 wins is definitely enough to make the playoffs. We should look at solidifying the #2 spot so that we can have 2 home games
3 games clear in 2nd, not too much to worry about there. BUT massive concerns with the patchy play yesterday.
Nathan of Perth
Years ago
If you guys had lost it at the end to NZ and Sydney had won, your 2nd place would have been in serious trouble, but it should be pretty solid now. First place is still in possible, but requires Wildcats to drop at least two games and Adelaide to be perfect.
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