The Tasmania JackJumpers avenged an earlier loss by defeating the New Zealand Breakers 91-89 in a tense, low-scoring battle at MyState Bank Arena on Sunday, February 1, 2026. In a classic defensive grind, the JackJumpers' trademark hustle and relentless rebounding were the difference in a game decided by the slimmest of margins. Neither team could establish a significant lead, with the score tied multiple times in the fourth quarter. Tasmania's clutch defensive stop in the final ten seconds, followed by two made free throws on the ensuing possession, provided the winning points. New Zealand had a chance to tie or win on the final play, but a heavily contested shot fell short. This gutsy win exemplified the JackJumpers' never-say-die attitude and kept them firmly in the playoff picture in the NBL.