The Tasmania JackJumpers claimed their maiden NBL championship by pulling off a remarkable win over Melbourne United deep in enemy territory.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have claimed their maiden NBL championship by pulling off a remarkable 83-81 road win over Melbourne United in the best-of-five series decider.
The result completed a fairytale ride under head coach Scott Roth for the league’s newest franchise, who lost a title decider two years ago in their debut season. Lual-Acuil set the tone for an explosive first quarter with a huge dunk under pressure from Magnay and Doyle to open the scoring.Travers had 11 points to his name as Melbourne built a double-figure lead inside five minutes. United held a 31-26 advantage at quarter-time after Goulding’s buzzer-beating three-pointer.
Goulding hurt his right knee in a collision with Majok Deng and racked up three fouls before half-time, as one of a host of players from both teams in foul trouble.Getty ImagesThe first half’s dominant figure went cold in the third quarter, throwing up four shots – all of them unsuccessful – as a tense battle continued at both ends of the floor.
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