JackJumpers defeat Hawks with record score in NBL rout

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 12:25 · Archive

Tasmania JackJumpers scored their highest total this season in a 122-112 away victory over bottom-placed Illawarra Hawks.

The Tasmania JackJumpers scored 122 points, their season high, in a 122-112 away victory over bottom-placed Illawarra Hawks on Friday night at Wollongong's WIN Entertainment Centre. The win consolidated Tasmania's second place on the NBL ladder.

David Johnson was the standout performer, scoring 32 points from the bench in less than 18 minutes, shooting 9-of-10 from the field and 5-of-6 from three-point range. Josh Bannan added 25 points for the JackJumpers. Tasmania's efficiency was remarkable in the first half, hitting 23-of-32 from the floor including 9-of-15 three-pointers. The JackJumpers built a commanding 67-47 halftime lead after unleashing a 21-2 run either side of quarter-time to lead 43-22.

For Illawarra, Kelan Martin, Milton Doyle and Will Hickey each scored 20 or more points. The Hawks' co-captain Tyler Harvey was held to two points, playing just three minutes in the third quarter and sitting out the entire fourth. Despite their own scoring ability, Illawarra's defensive frailties were exposed, particularly by the JackJumpers' bench players Johnson and Ben Gold. The Hawks won the final quarter 39-30 but could not recover from their early deficit.

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• JackJumpers hammer Hawks in NBL routLed by David Johnson, Tasmania's bench thrived as the JackJumpers notched their highest score in a 10-point away win over Illawarra.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 12:03
• JackJumpers hammer Hawks in NBL routLed by David Johnson, Tasmania's bench thrived as the JackJumpers notched their highest score in a 10-point away win over Illawarra.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 12:03

In this story: Tasmania JackJumpers · Illawarra Hawks · David Johnson · Josh Bannan · Kelan Martin · Wollongong

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