Dech says “opportunities” await him in the Bullets fight

Adelaide 36ers swingman Sunday December trusts his teammates to face the Bullets in Brisbane on Friday night.

Already without a suspended import dup Kendric Davis And Montrezl HarrellThe 36ers will also be missing their captain DJ Vasiljevic, who injured his Achilles tendon last round against Tasmania JackJumpers.

Dech said even though Adelaide is missing the team’s top three scorers, he is confident the next wave of players are ready to make an immediate impact.

“It will hurt to lose him (Vasiljevic), but it’s a great opportunity for other guys to step up,” Dech said.

“We saw Keanu (Rasmussen) And Ben (Griscti) played great minutes in the last game and I expect the same from him Jacob Rigoni this game too.

“Everyone has to take a step forward and make it a team effort.”

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Rasmussen was a revelation against the JackJumpers last Saturday night, scoring nine points and dishing out four assists while also spending plenty of time guarding superstar import Milton Doyle.

“This is a great opportunity and they have taken it calmly, they are ready for the moment,” said Dech.

“They have proven it day after day in practice.

“With our squad we have so many stars that it is difficult for boys to get a chance.

“So when it comes, you have to grab it with both hands.

“I think Keanu, Jacob and Ben will be ready when their number is called.”

Dech is seen as a player who will limit Bullet import guard James Batemon, who scored 51 points in his last outing at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

“Batemon is such a fantastic offensive talent, he showed that right before the FIBA ​​break,” said Dech.

“But for us it’s a system, I go out there to do my job and make his job difficult and we have people like him Isaac (Humphries), Jarell (Martin) and Ben protecting on the edge.”

BRISBANE BULLETS v ADELAIDE 36ERS
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Friday, 7pm ACDT
Live on ESPN via Kayo Sports

IN TOTAL
Played 98, Adelaide 51, Brisbane 47

Likely starters
Bullets: Mitch Norton, James Batemon, Keandre Cook, Casey Prather, Tyrell Harrison.
36er: Jason Cadee, Sunday Dech, Nick Marshall, Jarell Martin, Isaac Humphries.

LAST FIVE GAMES
February 9, 2024 – Bullets 102 defeated 36ers 84 at Nissan Arena
December 24, 2023 – 36ers 95 def Bullets 88 at AEC
September 29, 2023 – Bullets 86 defeated 36ers 71 at Nissan Arena
January 19, 2023 – Brisbane Bullets defeated the Adelaide 36ers by 106 points in overtime at Nissan Arena
December 29, 2022 – 36ers 90 def Bullets 87 at AEC

Statistics that matter
– Adelaide ranks 1st in the league in free throws per game this season (18.0).
– The 36ers rank 2nd in points per game this season (40.8).
– Isaac Humphries is one of only three qualified players in the league to average at least 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game this season.
– Jason Cadee ranks 9th among qualified players for assists per 36 minutes this season (4.9).
– Isaac Humphries ranks 5th among qualified players in points in the paint per game this season (9.5).
– Sunday Dech ranks 5th among qualified players in assist-turnover ratio this season (3.8).