Phoenix's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They skirted past the Syracuse Academy of Science Atoms 64-61. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Firebirds have posted since February 4th.

Firebirds
| 12/18/25 @ Syracuse Academy of Science | 64-61 |
| 02/11/25 @ Jordan-Elbridge | 76-38 |
| 01/28/25 @ Cazenovia | 74-46 |
| 01/23/25 @ Chittenango | 70-56 |
Phoenix's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.0 points over those games. As for Syracuse Academy of Science, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Phoenix will take on Mexico in a holiday battle at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Syracuse Academy of Science, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on OnTech at 6:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026.
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