JackJumpers finals bound

The schedules for the Semi-Finals of the 2021/22 Hungry Jack's NBL Finals have been locked in.

The Tasmania JackJumpers will face defending champion Melbourne United. The best-of-three series will tip-off on Thursday, April 28, at John Cain Arena before game two goes to Tasmania at MyState Bank Arena on Saturday, April 30.

Game three, if required, will take place on Monday, May 2, at John Cain Arena.

Full schedule details are as follows:

(1) MELBOURNE UNITED v (4) TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS

Game 1: Thursday 28 April
Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers, John Cain Arena, 7:30pm AEST
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel

Game 2: Saturday 30 April
Tasmania JackJumpers v Melbourne United, MyState Bank Arena, 8:00pm AEST
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel

Game 3 (if required): Monday 2 May
Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers, John Cain Arena, 7:30pm AEST
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel

United are out to win back-to-back titles, while the JackJumpers will be hoping to shock the basketball world and win the championship in their inaugural season. 

The Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings will meet in the other Semi-Final series, with game one to take place on Friday, April 29, at the WIN Entertainment Centre. 

Game two will be on Sunday, May 1, at Qudos Bank Arena, while a potential game three is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, at the WIN Entertainment Centre. 

Full schedule details are as follows:

(2) ILLAWARRA HAWKS v (3) SYDNEY KINGS

Game 1: Friday 29 April
Illawarra Hawks v Sydney Kings, WIN Entertainment Centre, 7:30pm AEST
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel

Game 2: Sunday 1 May
Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks, Qudos Bank Arena, 3:00pm AEST
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel

Game 3 (if required): Tuesday 3 May
Illawarra Hawks v Sydney Kings, WIN Entertainment Centre, 7:30pm AEST
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel

It is the first time in history the New South Rivals will meet in the Semi-Finals, and with no love lost between the sides, it is sure to be can’t miss TV.