How to watch & talking points: Tasmania v Brisbane

Tasmania JackJumpers (6th) v Brisbane Bullets (10th)
Friday, February 6, 7.30pm AEDT
MyState Bank Arena

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Talking points

Eyes forward
The Tasmania JackJumpers simply must take care of business in this game, if they want to hold onto the last Finals position.

With the Hawks getting an upset win over Adelaide, it keeps them in the mix and they're still the healthiest squad in that race to sixth.

It won't be easy, as the JackJumpers have been dealt more injury news, with Ben Ayre out for the season, but they would still fancy themselves to get an important win here.

Holt's future
A bring spark in a very disappointing season for the Bullets has been the emergence of Jacob Holt.

After missing the start of the season with injury, Holt made an instant impact in his team and looks to be a perfect foundational piece for this Brisbane franchise to build on going forward.

Whether they are hanging tough in a game or struggling to stay competitive, you know what Holt will continue to play at a high level no matter what.

What they're saying

JackJumpers coach Scott Roth on his team's mentality:
"Our motto is to 'Defend The Island' and I'm obviously quite passionate about Tasmania, and the statement by the players to continually show up is just a credit about the guys that we get here, and the unselfishness and the warrior mentality of them.

"The grit and grind is real, and we're humble and hungry, and we want to defend this place and make Tasmanians proud, and had we lost that game I would have been just as emotional with them, because of the fight that they continue to show up with."

Bullets interim coach Darryl McDonald on his team's approach to their double-header:
“It's a weekend where we have two teams that we think we can get.

"We go to Tassie and we've already won there, and we've got Cairns at home where we've also won.

"It's a good opportunity to try and get a couple of wins, but we definitely need those guys back, and it would be nice to have them."

Missing in action

Tasmania
Ben Ayre - Groin - Season
‍Bryce Hamilton - ACL - Season
Sean Macdonald - Knee - Season
Will Magnay - Toe - Season

Brisbane
Casey Prather - Knee - Season
Dakota Mathias - Shoulder - February
Javon Freeman-Liberty - Hamstring - Season
Lamar Patterson - Hamstring - Season
Sam McDaniel - Calf - TBC
Tyrell Harrison - Concussion – TBC

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