Rd20 GAME DAY PREVIEW: Tasmania JackJumpers v Brisbane Bullets

GAME DAY PREVIEW – TEAL GAME

Tasmania JackJumpers v Brisbane Bullets

7.30pm AEDT, Friday 6^th February

MyState Bank Arena

Watch live on ESPN and Kayo

St Lukes – Game Day Partner

RECENT FORM 

The Tasmania JackJumpers will take on the Brisbane Bullets in the fifth annual Teal Game at MyState Bank Arena this Friday night.

The JackJumpers currently sit in sixth spot and continue to fight for play-offs, with a 13-17 record for the season.

Confidence is building after an epic two-point win against the New Zealand Breakers on Sunday despite losing Ben Ayre for the remainder of the regular season.

The Bullets meanwhile are fighting to avoid the wooden-spoon and end a nine-game losing streak, with a 6-23 record for the season so far.

It’s an uphill battle for the Bullets, who are also nursing several injuries and the loss of guard Terry Taylor, suspended after an on-court brawl against the 36ers last week.

JackJumpers Coach Scott Roth said he remained wary of the Bullets after they claimed victory in the dying minutes of a tense 83-81 game in November.

“All these games are hugely important, everyone is playing for something irrespective of where you are in the schedule,” Roth said.

“They took care of us last time here in a buzzer-beater in the last minute of the game.

“If they come with some of their healthy bodies, which we hear they might, we’ll have our hands full again.”

The Bullets Coach Darryl McDonald has labelled the game against the JackJumpers “winnable” in a double-header weekend for his side.

While Alex Ducas has been confirmed to return from injury, McDonald isn’t giving much else away, hinting that there’s a chance that Tyrell Harrison and Sam McDaniel may return.

The JackJumpers will be playing with extra passion when they take to the court for the fifth annual Teal Game, in support of charity partner SHE Gynaecological Cancer Group.

The Teal Game aims to raise awareness and funds to help establish Tasmania’s first Cancer Wellness Centre, with $250,000 raised since the Teal Game’s inception in 2022.

You can show your support by buying Teal jersey, purchasing a virtual seat, buying a game-day jersey worn and signed by the JackJumpers, or donating at your local Chemist Warehouse. Links below: 

Teal Virtual Seat - https://app.galabid.com/jjtealgame26

Teal Game Worn Jersey Auction - https://app.galabid.com/jjtealgame26

Teal Jersey - https://shop.jackjumpers.com.au/collections/teal-round

INJURIES

Tasmania JackJumpers

OUT: Will Magnay (foot), Kobe Williamson (foot), Sean Macdonald (foot) Ben Ayre (groin)

Brisbane Bullets

OUT:   Terry Taylor (suspension) Jovon Greeman-Liberty

CONCOURSE INFORMATION

Head to the MyState Bank Arena external concourse from 5.30pm to enjoy activities and give aways from the JackJumpers and our commercial partners.

Pre-game activities will include;

· SHE Foundation - Cap available with donation over $25

· Tasmania Jewels crowns

· Huon bucket hats

· Face painting

· Basketball at our Hoops Trailer, thanks to SRT

· Clappers, thanks to Tyrepower

· JMC car display

· Slick Promotions - Teal giveaways with donations to SHE