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Tasmania JackJumpers reach NBL grand final with victory over ... (ABC News)

The JackJumpers will play the Sydney Kings in the NBL grand final series after defeating Melbourne United in the deciding game-three semifinal 76-73.

The JackJumpers now face Sydney in a 5-game series to decide the champions, with the second game to be played in Tasmania. The JackJumpers will play the Sydney Kings in the NBL grand final series after defeating Melbourne United 76-73 in game three of their semi-final series. The rise of the JackJumpers has followed the demise of the Wildcats with the NBL's newest franchise on their way to the league's championship series in their inaugural season.

JackJumpers into NBL Grand Final in debut season (Premier of Tasmania)

The JackJumpers fairytale debut NBL season continues following their incredible 2 games to 1 semi-final series victory over reigning champions Melbourne ...

JackJumpers surge into NBL grand final with remarkable upset over ... (SEN)

The Tasmania JackJumpers have continued their remarkable march in their debut NBL season with a 76-73 upset win over Melbourne United at John Cain Arena on ...

“I ain't worried about Sydney. I'm going to enjoy this evening, have a cigar and drink a glass of wine and enjoy tomorrow.” “I don't know what to say other than we're just blessed to be in this position and humbled by it. “To defend the island again and impact a state like these guys have done, It's just a fantastic thing for our group and in the state,” Roth said.

Coach speaks of JackJumpers' impact in northern Tasmania (Tasmania Examiner)

The Tasmania JackJumpers' success in their inaugural NBL season is having a ripple effect around the state. North Basketball development officer Sam Adams ...

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'I was basically done': NBL miracle worker nearly walked out on eve ... (Fox Sports)

'I was basically done': NBL miracle worker nearly walked out on eve of fairytale season.

There’s more enjoyment to come — the JackJumpers kick off the NBL grand final against the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday night. Then, when Covid lockdowns closed borders, he had no way of returning to the US. “I drove two-and-a-half hours and all I was thinking about was just going to the airport and going home.

JackJumpers into NBL grand final after Goulding injury floors United (The Sydney Morning Herald)

A pre-game injury to Chris Goulding proved fatal for Melbourne United on a night they were stunned by the Tasmania JackJumpers, who will meet Sydney in the ...

Behind successive three-pointers from Brad Newley and Ili and with White active on the boards, United led 19-14 late in the first term, and held a four-point break by quarter-time. It did not matter, for Adams went on a 10-0 run of his own, including successive triple, as the JackJumpers opened up a nine-point lead. Their woes from three-point land in this series also continued, finishing the night on a miserable 6-29 from beyond the arc. Jack White had 14 points, but missed crucial free throws and was 0-5 from beyond the arc. Sloppy ball use led to five-straight JackJumper points, including another McVeigh triple, prompting United coach Dean Vickerman to call a time-out. The huddle was held on the court away from the broadcast cameras, with the robust Dellavedova particularly vocal.

Fairytale continues for JackJumpers (The Young Witness)

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has credited his side's toughness and never-give-up attitude following their improbable rise to the NBL championship ...

"He had some frustrations going on here and there and he just came out on fire in the second half and we continued to go to him and that's why he's here." United appeared on track for a fourth grand final appearance in the last five seasons following their 74-63 victory in game one but the JackJumpers rose to the occasion in front of an emotional home crowd to record a 79-72 win and level the series. With few expectations to even reach the semi-final stage after opening the season with six losses in their first eight games, the JackJumpers recovered to close the regular season with a 17-11 record and sneak into fourth spot ahead of the Perth Wildcats.