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Cairns Taipans Battle Tasmania JackJumpers in Saturday Night Thriller
Tournament: National Basketball League (AUS) | Venue: Cairns Convention Centre | Tip Off: 12:00:00
Live Streaming: NBL League Pass
Tasmania JackJumpers to Win and cover the spread (-3.5).
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| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.28 | 1.66 |
The Cairns Taipans put together a strong all-round performance to claim a convincing 93–76 win over the Illawarra Hawks. Cairns shot the ball efficiently, especially from the three-point line, knocking down 13 of their 31 attempts.
Their balanced scoring and ability to finish inside kept the Hawks under pressure throughout the game. The Taipans also attacked the rim well, earning 26 free throws and converting 18 of them. Defensively, they kept Illawarra out of rhythm and controlled the rebounding battle, allowing them to push the pace in transition.
The Taipans average 82.1 points per game, built on strong ball movement and efficient perimeter shooting. They make 29.6 field goals at 42.8%, with 10.2 threes showing their outside scoring strength. Cairns also hit 72.2% from the line and pull down 33.1 rebounds.
Tasmania JackJumpers head into this contest on the back off a 81-89, 8 point win against the South East Melbourne Phoenix in their last match. Despite starting the game on the backfoot trailing by 8 points at the end of 1st quarter the Jack Jumpers managed to get a three point lead at half time and since then they controlled the pace of the game to seal the win.
Bryce Hamilton top scored with 18 points, 9 rebounds, while Josh Bannan recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds double double Nick Marshal (12 points), Majok Deng (12 points) and Ben Ayre (10 points) all scored in double figures.
The Tasmania JackJumpers average 85.9 points per game, relying on efficient shooting and disciplined, structured play. They convert 31.8 field goals at 45.1%, while adding 8.4 three-pointers each night. Their strong presence on the glass, collecting 40.8 rebounds, pairs well with 17.8 assists that reflect cohesive teamwork. With active defense generating 5.5 steals and 2.9 blocks per game.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Andrew Andrews |
| SG | Mojavee King |
| SF | Kyrin Galloway |
| PF | Admiral Schofield |
| C | Kody Stattmann |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Nick Marshall |
| SG | Bryce Hamilton |
| SF | Josh Bannan |
| PF | Ben Ayre |
| C | Will Magnay |
Cairns Taipans play host to the Tasmania JackJumpers on Saturday, 13th December at the Cairns Convention Centre. The Taipans and JackJumpers meet in a fast-paced contest between two efficient offensive teams. Cairns rely on perimeter shooting and tempo, while Tasmania bring balance, rebounding strength and structured play.
Current Standings: The Cairns Taipans are at the bottom of the points table with a 4-12 record, while the Tasmania JackJumpers are at 7th place with 7-10 record.
Head to Head Record: Cairns Taipans won two and lost three of the last five head to head matches against the Tasmania JackJumpers, scoring 86.6 points per game and conceding 86.6 points per game.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Hamilton | 19.3 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 1.1/0.2 |
| Josh Bannan | 15.3 | 9.5 | 2.2 | 0.4/0.1 |
Tasmania hold the slight edge with their balanced scoring, stronger rebounding and more consistent defensive structure. Cairns’ perimeter shooting keeps them dangerous at home, but the JackJumpers’ discipline and efficiency make them the safer pick to come away with the win.
Tasmania JackJumpers to Win and cover the spread (-3.5).
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