Round 7 – Game Preview Tasmania JackJumpers vs SEM Phoenix (NBL25)

Round 7 – South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Tasmania JackJumpers

Friday 1 November, 7.30pm AEDT tip-off

Silverdome - Launceston

LIVE ON ESPN VIA KAYO

State of Play

It’s game on for a high-stakes double-header as the JackJumpers take on South East Melbourne Phoenix. Aiming to keep their momentum rolling, after an 87-79 win over Brisbane.

Tasmania’s offense is firing on all cylinders, featuring four players in double figures during their last game, with Majok Deng and Jordon Crawford leading the charge.

Phoenix brings defensive heat under new coach Josh King, fresh off an 88-62 win over the Breakers. Matt Hurt (20.6 ppg) is a key threat, adding pressure inside and out.

JackJumpers will honour the 1981 Launceston Casino City champions, adding fuel to their push for another win on home turf.

Last Time They Met

HUNGRY JACK'S NBL24

Saturday 10 February – John Cain Arena

The Tasmania JackJumpers cruised to a decisive 94-67 victory over the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Despite missing key players, the Phoenix managed to keep pace early but were overwhelmed as the game progressed.

Clint Steindl, Will Magnay, Sean Macdonald, and Jack McVeigh each scored 11 points, contributing to a balanced offensive effort with seven players hitting double figures. The turning point came when Phoenix coach Mike Kelly was ejected in the third quarter, allowing the JackJumpers to assert their dominance.

With this win, Tasmania secured their third consecutive winning season, maintaining pressure for a top-two finish.

TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS 77 (McVeigh 20, Doyle 18, Crawford 12)
SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE 85 (Browne 20, Nader 20, Kenyon 12)

SRT Logistics Coaches’ Take

"They recently underwent a coaching change, and in their last three games, they've been playing some really good basketball. Two key factors for us will be our defensive transition game and our ability to rebound." Assistant Coach Jack Fleming

Ins & Outs

• Tasmania JackJumpers: Sean Macdonald remains out (ankle)
• South East Melbourne: Derrick Walton Jr. (Hamstring)