Round 9 - Game Preview Tasmania JackJumpers vs Brisbane Bullets (NBL 25)

Round 9 – Brisbane Bullets

Friday 15 November, 7.30pm AEDT tip-off

MyState Bank Arena

LIVE ON ESPN VIA KAYO

State of Play

The Tasmania JackJumpers are set to take on the Brisbane Bullets at MyState Bank Arena. Building on their strong home-court performance, the JackJumpers will aim to keep up their defensive pressure, focusing on containing Brisbane’s key scoring threats.

Leading the JackJumpers’ offense will be Jordon Crawford, who recorded 19 points and 4 assists last game, along with Craig Sword and Majok Deng. Captain Clint Steindl also remains a reliable threat from deep.

Despite a recent tough loss to Melbourne United, the Bullets bring plenty of offensive firepower, with Keandre Cook (23 points) and Casey Prather (21 points, 8 rebounds) expected to make an impact.

Backed by the energy of the home crowd, the JackJumpers are determined to defend their turf and deliver another solid performance.

Last Time They Met

Saturday 26 October – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

In their last matchup against the Brisbane Bullets, the JackJumpers broke a three-game losing streak with a determined 87-79 victory at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The JackJumpers started strong, quickly establishing a 13-1 lead, with Majok Deng, Will Magnay, and Craig Sword making key plays to build a 19-point lead.

Brisbane fought back, narrowing the lead to 10 points by halftime, and surged in the third quarter, taking a brief lead with a 30-point effort. However, the JackJumpers responded in the final minutes, as Jordon Crawford and Sword hit clutch shots to secure the win. Deng led with 16 points and six rebounds, supported by Doyle and Magnay’s strong contributions.

HUNGRY JACK'S NBL SEASON 2024/25

BRISBANE BULLETS 79 (Norton 20, Prather 11, Bannan 9)

TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS 87 (Crawford 16, Deng 16, Doyle 15)

SRT Logistics Coaches’ Take

"Brisbane is a strong team with a lot of scoring threats, so we know it will be a tough challenge. The guys are excited to play at MyState Bank Arena again, and we're focused on building on our recent momentum as we head into the FIBA break." Assistant Coach Jarrad Weeks.

Ins & Outs

• Tasmania JackJumpers: Sean Macdonald returns after an ankle injury. Will Magnay (shoulder)
• Brisbane Bullets: Jarred Bairstow (ankle), Tohi Smith-Milner (personal) and Sam McDaniel (shoulder)