Taipans, Phoenix to proceed

After the reopening of Cairns Airport, the Taipans will return to Cairns later today. Friday’s game between the Taipans and Phoenix at the Cairns Convention Centre will go ahead as scheduled.

The airport had been shut due to flooding in Cairns after Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

The Taipans had been staying in Brisbane after Sunday’s game against the Bullets, but will now return home, while the Phoenix will fly in later in the week.

“Our thoughts go out to those who’ve been affected by both Tropical Cyclone Jasper and the resulting flooding throughout Cairns and the surrounding regions,” NBL Executive General Manager of Competitions and Operations, Sean Gottliebsen, said.

Tip-off between Cairns and South East Melbourne is set for 7:30pm AEDT on Friday night, live on ESPN via Kayo Sports.