Majok Deng was unstoppable.
The Jackies scored 104.
And somehow… it still wasn’t enough.

This week on Tasmanian Takeover, we break down a high-scoring loss at John Cain Arena as the Tasmania JackJumpers fall 120–104 to the South East Melbourne Phoenix — and look ahead to what the Finals picture now means.

• Offensive explosion: 52% shooting, nearly 48% from three

• 30 assists on 43 made shots

• 4th time this season hitting 100+ points

• But… 16 turnovers and defensive lapses against the league’s best offence

🔥 Player of the Match: Majok Deng
36 points, 9 rebounds
10/10 from the free throw line
4/6 from deep
Efficient. Aggressive. Relentless.

We also discuss:

• Nathan Sobey and Angus Glover doing damage

• Why SEM looked too comfortable offensively

• The meaning of Deng’s career-best stretch heading into Finals

The Tasmania JackJumpers are locked into 6th.
Winner plays the loser of Perth vs SEM.
Melbourne at John Cain? Perth in Perth?
Nothing easy.

We ask the big question:

How far can the Jackies realistically go in the Finals?

👉 Preview show vs Illawarra coming next
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March on Jackies 🐜

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