NBL Finals Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers preview

CodeSports is your guide to the 2022 NBL Finals, where the Kings and JackJumpers will battle for eternal glory.

Angus Reid

2 min read

May 6, 2022 - 10:06AM

JackJumper Will Magnay blocks Jaylen Adams of the Kings when the teams clashed back in February. The series is expected to be a historic one. Picture: Getty

Basketball

Don't miss out on the headlines from Basketball. Followed categories will be added to My News.

It’s a finals series that is sure to be electric and historic.

We’ll tell you all you need to know to get the most out of the huge series, the easiest way to purchase NBL Finals tickets and how to watch it all live.

2022 NBL Finals preview

The Sydney Kings are aiming to become just the fifth franchise to win four or more NBL

Championships, while the JackJumpers have defied expectations to make it to the finals in their first season.

The recently crowned MVP Jaylen Adams is sure to have a huge say on the result and you’ll need to rush to buy tickets to see his skill on display.

The NBA Finals kick off on Friday, May 6, at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.

2022 NBL Finals Fixtures

Game One: Friday May 6, 7.30pm (AEST) tip-off - Qudos Bank Arena

Game Two: Sunday May 8, 2.30pm tip-off - MyState Bank Arena, Hobart

Game Three: Wednesday May 11, 7.30pm tip-off - Qudos Bank Arena

Game Four (if required): Friday May 13, 7.30pm - MyState Bank Arena, Hobart

Game Five (if required): Wednesday May 18, 7.30pm - Qudos Bank Arena

How can I get NBL Finals tickets?

NBL Finals tickets can be purchased through Ticketek Australia.

Game One Available HERE

Game Two Available HERE

Game Three Available HERE

Game four and five Available (if required) at Ticketek.

How can I watch the NBL finals?

The NBL Finals, broadcast by ESPN, can be watched on Foxtel and Kayo.

Jaylen Adams of the Kings holds up his NBL's Most Valuable Player award ahead of game two of the NBL Semi Final series against the Illawarra Hawks at Qudos Bank Arena. Picture: Getty

How can I follow the Sydney Kings?

Keep up to date with all the Sydney Kings news ahead of the 2022 NBL Finals via their website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

How can I follow the Tasmania JackJumpers?

Keep up to date with all the JackJumpers news ahead of the 2022 NBL Finals via their website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

What’s the latest NBL Finals news?

Sydney Kings star Jaylen Adams showed why he was crowned NBL MVP after producing a dominant performance against the Illawarra Hawks in Game 1 of their semi-final series.

The Tasmania JackJumpers have pulled off one of the biggest NBL playoff upsets in recent memory, eliminating Melbourne United to march into the grand final.

Jack McVeigh has confused past coaches and teammates, who wondered if he was for real. Now he has the NBL’s newest club one game from a grand final series, writes MEGAN HUSTWAITE.

Many hoops fans thought the NBL MVP was a two-horse race — but not Andrew Bogut. The Kings great reveals why Jaylen Adams deserves the award over Bryce Cotton.

Scott Roth has likened the physical semi-final between Melbourne United and Tasmania to the epic NBA battles between the ‘Bad Boy’ Detroit Pistons and Michael Jordan’s Chicago.

The groundswell for Jaylen Adams to win the NBL MVP was too strong to ignore, but it was

international support that helped a teen sensation shock. ALL THE WINNERS.

Basketball is Jaylen Adams’ “safe place”. The way he plays is anything but, as the Sydney Kings import talks MVP nominations, finals runs, an NBA return and the dunk of the season, writes ANDREW JOHNSTONE.

Where can I read more basketball?

Follow the basketball section on CodeSports, or visit the basketball section on your main state news website - Herald Sun / Daily Telegraph / Courier Mail / Adelaide Advertiser.