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Darren Snowdon

Taipans ruin Phoenix's NBL finals push

Scott Machado's 16 points has helped the Taipans to a five-point win over the SEM Phoenix in Cairns. (AAP)

The Cairns Taipans have put a serious dent in South East Melbourne Phoenix's top-four aspirations after holding on in the final seconds to record a 90-85 victory at Cairns Convention Centre.

With point guard Scott Machado returning to his best after an injury-riddled season, the Taipans led for the majority of Saturday's contest but were forced to survive a desperate surge from the visitors after they cut a 10-point deficit to three in the final minute.

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