Where and when:
University of Worcester Arena, Friday, November 13 at 7.30pm.
Summary:
Cheshire Phoenix and Worcester Wolves will both be out to get back on track when they meet in the BBL Championship on Friday.
Wolves' run of four wins in a row came to and end, along with their BBL Cup challenge, with a defeat against London Lions on Friday.
Phoenix, meanwhile, were upset at home by Leeds Force, meaning they have now lost their last five, following a positive 3-1 start.
Last time they met:
Cheshire Phoenix 89 Worcester Wolves 75 (BBL Championship, Northgate Arena, February 8, 2015)
Form:
Wolves: LWWWWL
Phoenix: WLLLLL
Three Points:
1) Ben Eaves needs just three more defensive rebounds to reach 500 in the BBL Championship
2) Cheshire Phoenix are currently giving up more points-per-game than any other BBL team, 86.67.
3) Phoenix and Wolves have each won two of the last four meetings between these teams
What they say:
Wolves coach Paul James: "The main thing is that we didn't play as a team (against London Lions) and that cost us. We didn't create for each other or work as one unit and we paid the price.
"Cheshire seem to have some good talent on the team, but have not been consistent in their performances. They are a dangerous team if taken lightly."
Phoenix coach John Lavery: "We have got to learn to close games out and be positive and strong down the stretch, and keep our turnovers to a minimum, they are the key aspects to us starting to pick up some wins. Until we do that, it's going to be a long season, but I'm confident we are going to do it.
"Paul James has recruited well. He's got Jay Couisnard, who has played in the BBL before, Ben Eaves, Pavol Lososnky. Disraeli Lufadeju is the only guy he kept from last year but all the pieces he has put around those guys seem to be working and they are a well-run team.
"They've had a great start to the campaign. We have just got to go there with confidence and take care of what we need to do."
