2025-12-29

Tasmania 87 - 84 S.E Melbourne

Tasmania secured a three-point victory over South East Melbourne despite trailing for most of the third quarter. The Breakers out-rebounded the JackJumpers 48-56 and forced 15 turnovers compared to Tasmania's 12. S.E Melbourne shot a higher percentage from the field (37.8% vs 46.2%) and connected on more three-pointers (9 vs 8), but their efficiency numbers tell a different story. Tasmania's effective field goal percentage was significantly higher at 52.3% compared to S.E Melbourne's 43.9%, reflecting their ability to convert higher-percentage shots. The JackJumpers also dominated the offensive rebounding battle with a 42.6% offensive rebounding rate, converting those second-chance opportunities into 13 of their 87 points.

Nathan Sobey led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 10-of-21 from the field and 5-of-13 from three, but his 15 turnovers were a significant factor in the loss. Bryce Hamilton and Majok Deng combined for 38 points for Tasmania, with Hamilton hitting 6-of-10 shots including 2-of-3 from deep. The game came down to the final possession, where S.E Melbourne missed two three-point attempts in the final seconds, allowing Tasmania to escape with the win. Tasmania's ability to capitalize on S.E Melbourne's late-game turnovers and missed free throws proved decisive in the close contest.

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