Ignite Cup Game Day Preview vs. Brisbane Bullets

GAME DAY PREVIEW 
Tasmania JackJumpers v Brisbane Bullets

7:30 pm, Wednesday 21^st October

MyState Bank Arena  

Watch live on ESPN via Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo or Fetch  

RECENT FORM 
The Tasmania JackJumpers are looking to extend their hold the top of the ladder in Wednesday night’s Hungry Jack’s Ignite Cup game against the Brisbane Bullets.  

Captain Will Magnay credits having many not-so-secret weapons in the team’s ranks for the stellar start to the season, culminating in a 5-2 win loss record to date.  

“We have so many weapons and good depth,” Magnay said. “There’s nothing special that I’m doing, we have a lot of good people around me, who are helping me be the player I can.

“Taran makes me better, Bannan makes me better, Dakota makes me really good, and DJ is in really good form. It just allows me to be the player I am, it opens up the floor.”

This is the second time the teams have met this season, following the edge-of-your-seat overtime thriller in Brisbane on October 3, which the Tasmanians won 109-99.

The JackJumpers have a strong history when it comes to playing the Bullets, with an 11-5 win loss record. The home-side also has the stronger start to the season, with five wins and two losses, while the Bullets have won three and lost three.  

The game will mark a milestone for born and bred Tasmanian Taran Armstrong, who will notch his 50^th NBL game.  

It also pits American superhero Dakota Mathias against his old side again.  

The 31 year old is impressing teammates and fans alike with his never-say-die style, refusing to miss a minute despite breaking his nose in the win against United on October 1.

This is the JackJumpers first Ignite Cup game for the season, and there’s still tickets available click HERE for your chance to see all the action.  

The Ignite Cup is an in-season tournament played across 20 Wednesday night games, with every result counting towards the regular season ladder. A unique quarter-by-quarter scoring system decides a separate Ignite Cup ladder.  

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INJURIES 

Tasmania JackJumpers  
OUT: Ben Ayre (Hip Flexor), Majok Deng (fractured lower leg), Bryce Hamilton (ACL) 

Brisbane Bullets
OUT:  Sam McDaniel (lower leg), Arnas Velicka (lower limb)

KEY TIMINGS
MyState Bank Priority Entry: 6:00PM

Hertz Gold Lounge: 6:00pm

Sky Suite Access: 6:00pm

Main Doors Open: 6:30pm

Tip Off: 7:30pm

* All times are approx. & subject to change *

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CONCOURSE INFORMATION  
Head to the MyState Bank Arena external concourse from 5:30pm to enjoy activities and giveaways from the JackJumpers and our commercial partners.  Pre-game activities will include: 

• Face painting 

• Temporary tattoos  

• JackJumpers merch stall  

• Basketball at our Hoops Trailer, thanks to SRT

• Ant Army merchandise display  

• Clappers, thanks to Tyrepower 

• JackJumpers Hairspray and Zinc

• Balloon artist with custom balloon creations

• Chemist Warehouse giveaways 

• Innova Dental photo booth  

• JMC vehicles on display  

MYSTATE BANK ARENA – BAG CHECKS  
MyState Bank Arena will be conducting bag checks for this event, in line with NBL and WNBL requirements, for your safety and expedited entry to the venue. Backpacks and large bags are not permitted; handbags are welcome and will undergo a contactless screening on entry. There is no cloakroom or storage facility for backpacks or large bags at the venue, and patrons carrying these will be required to return them to their vehicle before entry. Exceptions will be made for guests with medical necessities and small childcare/nappy bags (with an accompanying infant/child), subject to inspection.

MYSTATE BANK ARENA – WATER BOTTLES
Patrons are welcome to bring a plastic or soft reusable water bottle containing water only into the venue. For safety reasons, hard metal, aluminum or glass bottles are not permitted and will need to be returned to your vehicle or disposed of prior to entry. Water bottles will be checked by security at the entry point. Free drinking water is available at all concessions and bars. Simply ask a member of their staff and they will be happy to fill your water bottle for you.

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