In an all-time thriller, Tasmania’s JackJumpers won their first NBL championship.
In just their third season, Tasmania’s JackJumpers have completed their expansion story by defeating a loaded Victorian side and winning the NBL title.
After a fierce match against Melbourne United, the JackJumpers won* their first NBL championship in a historic* triumph for Tasmania.
With a strong showing in game five—32 points, including six three-pointers*—point guard Jordan Crawford led the JackJumpers to an 83-81 victory at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena on Sunday.
The JackJumpers’ journey to victory was marked by resilience* and determination, as they overcame a game down in the series and secured two crucial wins on the road against minor premiers* Melbourne United.
Crawford’s exceptional performance in the first quarter*, along with support from forward Luke Travers, helped the JackJumpers regain momentum* after a rough start.
Despite United’s early lead, Crawford’s flawless* shooting and Jack McVeigh’s contributions narrowed the gap, with the scores tied on 44 each at halftime.
The third quarter saw both teams fiercely contesting*, with United briefly establishing a seven-point lead.
However, the JackJumpers rallied* back with a strong fourth-quarter performance, led by Milton Doyle and Sean Macdonald, ultimately securing a narrow victory.
The win marked a significant moment for Tasmania’s basketball history, with the JackJumpers joining the ranks of the state’s sporting legends.
It reignited* debates over the team’s place among the best expansion* teams in Australian sports history, with fans celebrating the JackJumpers’ remarkable achievement.
The JackJumpers celebrated their hard-fought victory in front of a crowd of 10,175 at John Cain Arena.
NBL SCOREBOARD
Melbourne United 81 (Lual-Acuil Jr 14 Dellavedova 13 Travers 13 Goulding 13)
Tasmania JackJumpers 83 (Crawford 32 McVeigh 14 Doyle 11 Magnay 11)
Tasmania JackJumpers win the best-of-five NBL Championship Series 3-2.
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