Scott Roth was adamant from the start. Adamant this was not about him. It was about changing lives. Defending the island.
“Island defended,” Roth said post-game after the Tasmania JackJumpers, who only entered the league three seasons ago, claimed their first NBL title with a 83-81 win over Melbourne United in Game 5.
It came off the back of an inspirational showing from American import Jordon Crawford, who scored 20 points in the first quarter alone to keep the JackJumpers close as United made a fast start.
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“We just beat two giants in Australian basketball on their home floor,” Roth added.
“United is filled with champions. Our guys just continued to believe. They’ve obviously got a great team, Dean…
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