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Darren Snowdon

Phoenix defeat United in NBL derby

Mitch Creek scored 16 points for SEM Phoenix in their NBL derby win over Melbourne United. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

South East Melbourne Phoenix have recorded back-to-back wins over local NBL rivals Melbourne United for the first time in their history after closing out a tight 78-72 victory.

Stinging from their biggest loss of the season to the New Zealand Breakers, the Phoenix led from start to finish at John Cain Arena on Saturday night for their eighth win of the season to sit within a pack of teams attempting to chase down the league-leading Breakers and Sydney Kings.

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