Media release – NBL, 2 May 2022
JACKJUMPERS BOOK GRAND FINAL SPOT
The Tasmania JackJumpers’ Cinderella story has continued, with the expansion club making the Hungry Jack’s NBL Grand Final after defeating Melbourne United in game three of the Semi-Finals, 76-73.
Tasmania is the first expansion team to make it to the Grand Final in their inaugural season since Geelong in 1982.
The JackJumpers will battle MVP Jaylen Adams and the Sydney Kings in the best-of-five game Grand Final series, which tips off on Friday night in Sydney.
Josh Adams was the star for Tasmania, scoring 30 points after going scoreless in the first quarter. His clutch three-pointer with just over a minute left secured the win for the JackJumpers.
Melbourne captain Chris Goulding didn’t play after he injured his calf in warm-ups.
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The schedule for the best-of-five series is:
Game 1: Friday 6 May
Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers
Qudos Bank Arena, 7:30pm AEST
ESPN via Foxtel and Kayo Freebies
Game 2: Sunday 8 May
Tasmania JackJumpers v Sydney Kings
MyState Bank Arena, 2:30pm AEST
ESPN via Foxtel and Kayo Freebies, 10 Peach
Game 3: Wednesday 11 May
Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers
Qudos Bank Arena, 7:30pm AEST
ESPN via Foxtel and Kayo Freebies
Game 4 (if required): Friday 13 May
Tasmania JackJumpers v Sydney Kings
MyState Bank Arena, 7:30pm AEST
ESPN via Foxtel and Kayo Freebies
Game 5 (if required): Wednesday 18 May
Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers
Qudos Bank Arena, 7:30pm AEST
ESPN via Foxtel and Kayo Freebies
