How to watch Tasmania v Adelaide: CODE Sports NBL Blitz

Mike Wells and Scott Roth would have liked what they saw from their teams in their opening CODE Sports NBL Blitz games.

The 36ers won impressively over reigning champions Illawarra, while the JackJumpers claimed an overtime victory over Cairns, in a thriller.

Another early win would provide plenty of confidence with less than three weeks until the regular season tips off.

Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers
Saturday, August 30, 8.15pm AEST
AIS Arena, Canberra

How to watch‍

‍Watch every game live on Disney+ and Kayo.

How to follow

‍Live scores, stats and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

Download it now for your chance to win an iPhone 16.

NBL26 depth charts

Tasmania
Potential depth chart:
PG: Campbell (IP) / Ayre / Nunn (DP)
SG: Hamilton (IP) / Drmic / Stoddart
SF: Johnson (IP) / Marshall
PF: Bannan / Deng
C: Magnay / Williamson / Woodhill (DP)

Adelaide
Potential depth chart:
PG: Cotton (IP) / White / Rasmussen
SG: Vasiljevic / Harris / Brogan (DP)
SF: Cameron / Kenyon / D.Manyang (DP)
PF: Cheatham (IP) / Harrell (IP) / M.Manyang (DP) / Jones (NRP)
C: Humphries / Griscti

Missing in action

Montrezl Harrell won't play at the Blitz, while Bryce Cotton (knee soreness) will be rested again by Adelaide.

Isaac Humphries and Matt Kenyon are both missing due to calf soreness.

Kobe Williamson (foot) and Anthony Drmic (nose) are both out injured for the JackJumpers.

Talking points

A new Bryce in town
Pete Hooley labelled Bryce Hamilton "an absolute stud" when he joined the JackJumpers, and his first Blitz performance showed exactly why.

The 24-year-old exploded for 25 points and 7 rebounds on Thursday night, leading his team to an impressive win and announcing himself as a serious threat in NBL26.‍

Flynn rising
Flynn Cameron has always had the talent, but this feels like his moment to shine. Fresh off a strong FIBA Asia Cup campaign with the Tall Blacks, he’s returned to his new team full of confidence.

Cameron backed that up with 16 points and 5 rebounds in a big win over the Hawks, earning praise from teammate DJ Vasiljevic for his maturity and growth as a player.

Big ambitions in Tassie
Josh Bannan and Will Magnay combined for 20 rebounds in the Jackies’ first-up win, with Bannan adding 20 points and Magnay delivering a trio of huge blocks.

The Australian Boomers duo shapes as a potentially dominant pairing, provided both can stay healthy. If Tasmania can keep them on the floor, opposition teams will have plenty to worry about.