Round 14 - Tasmania JackJumpers vs Brisbane Bullets
Round 14 – Tasmania JackJumpers vs Brisbane Bullets
Sunday 29 December, 2.30pm AEDT tip-off
MyState Bank Arena
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State of Play
The Tasmania JackJumpers are riding a club-record seven consecutive wins heading into Sunday’s clash at MyState Bank Arena, with fans eager to see if Tasmania can extend their historic streak. The team’s discipline and execution have propelled them to 4th on the ladder, highlighting their consistency and focus this season.
Containing Casey Prather will be crucial after his standout 28-point performance last week, while limiting Tyrell Harrison’s impact in the paint remains a key defensive priority. For the JackJumpers, it’s a chance for Milton Doyle to assert himself and for Jordon Crawford to maintain his dynamic playmaking as Tasmania looks to dictate the tempo and control key moments of the game.
With home-court advantage and momentum on their side, the JackJumpers are well-positioned to deliver another strong performance and build on their winning form.
Last Time They Met
Round 9 Friday 15 November – MyState Bank Arena
The Tasmania JackJumpers edged out the Brisbane Bullets 95-92 at MyState Bank Arena, securing their second consecutive win. Milton Doyle starred with a game-high 32 points, including a career-best 8/11 from three-point range, and seven rebounds. Doyle’s clutch three-pointers in the final minutes erased a six-point deficit and sealed the victory.
Will Magnay and Sean Macdonald made strong returns, with Magnay contributing 14 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, and Macdonald adding seven points and seven assists off the bench. Jordon Crawford chipped in 11 points and seven assists, while Anthony Drmic’s nine points included two key third-quarter threes.
Brisbane opened with a 17-3 run to lead 31-20 after the first quarter. The JackJumpers rallied to trail by just three at halftime and took an eight-point lead into the fourth quarter. Despite Keandre Cook’s 23 points and six threes helping Brisbane regain a late lead, Doyle’s heroics secured the win.
The JackJumpers headed into the FIBA break at 5-8, with Brisbane at 3-6
HUNGRY JACK'S NBL SEASON 2024/25
TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS 95 (Doyle 32, Magnay 14, Crawford 11)
BRISBANE BULLETS 92 (Cook 23, Harrison 16, Bannan 15, Batemon 15)
Ins & Outs
- Tasmania JackJumpers: Will Magnay (fractured toe)
- Brisbane Bullets: Deng Adel (hand), James Batemon (hamstring), Jarred Bairstow (ankle), Sam McDaniel (shoulder).