13
Nov
Match Recap
Cheatham's monster game sends JJ's to another loss
Zylan Cheatham of the 36ers drives to the basket during the round nine NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Adelaide 36ers at MyState Bank Arena, on November 13, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. Photo: Steve Bell/Getty Images
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Adelaide 36ers defeated Tasmania JackJumpers 97-86 at MyState Bank Arena behind Zylan Cheatham's dominant 27-point performance, which powered the 36ers to a comprehensive road victory.
Key Details
- Result: Adelaide 36ers 97 def. Tasmania JackJumpers 86
- When: November 13, 2025
- Where: MyState Bank Arena
- Attendance: 4340
- Standings: Adelaide 36ers | Tasmania JackJumpers
By the Numbers
- Zylan Cheatham (Adelaide 36ers) starred with 27 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in 33 minutes.
- Josh Bannan (Tasmania JackJumpers) scored 16 points, and had 14 rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes.
What Happened
Adelaide established control early, jumping out to a 26-15 first-quarter lead and maintaining their momentum through the second period for a commanding 52-38 halftime advantage.
The 36ers continued their dominance in the third quarter, outscoring Tasmania 28-17 to build their largest lead of 28 points before the JackJumpers mounted a fourth-quarter comeback, winning the final frame 31-17.
Zylan Cheatham was the difference-maker throughout, showcasing exceptional efficiency by shooting 9-from-12 from the field including 3-from-4 from beyond the arc. His 14 rebounds also helped Adelaide control the glass, as the 36ers out-rebounded Tasmania 49-41 overall despite being even on the offensive boards at 13 apiece.
The JackJumpers were led by Tyger Campbell's 20 points including 4-from-6 from three-point range, while Josh Bannan contributed a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Majok Deng added 17 points on efficient 7-from-11 shooting, but it wasn't enough to overcome Adelaide's balanced attack.
Adelaide's superior foul-drawing ability proved decisive, with the 36ers attempting 37 free throws compared to Tasmania's 13.
This 27-point to eight-point advantage from the charity stripe ultimately made the difference in an otherwise closely contested game where field goal percentages (Adelaide 44.1% vs Tasmania 42.5%) and three-point shooting (both teams hit 10 triples) were similar.
The win improved Adelaide's position in the NBL standings while dealing Tasmania a setback in front of their home crowd of 4340.
The 36ers' balanced scoring attack saw five players reach double figures, with Flynn Cameron (+24), Nick Rakocevic (+15), and Dejan Vasiljevic (+10) all recording strong plus-minus ratings off the bench to complement Cheatham's stellar performance.
