Preview: Heritage Round vs Adelaide 36ers

The Bullets had a strong outing last time on court, defeating South East Melbourne on the road. The team will look to build on that positive momentum when they take on the Adelaide 36ers on Thursday night.

It’s an important night for the Club, celebrating the League wide Heritage Round. The team will be wearing Heritage jersey’s honouring the Bullets first NBL uniform when the team entered the NBL as one of the foundation teams in 1979. The uniform also features the name of every past and present Brisbane Bullets player, celebrating the rich history of the Club over a number of decades.

There are a number of familiar faces on the 36ers roster and staff, including former Bullets players Robert Franks, Anthony Drmic and CJ Bruton as head coach. 

GAME DETAILS

Brisbane Bullets vs Adelaide 36ers

When: Thursday 17 January, 6:30pm AEST

Where: Nissan Arena

Tickets: Available HERE

LAST TIME MATCHING UP
The Brisbane Bullets closed out a three game stint on the road last time they faced Adelaide. Without a number of key players including Tyler Johnson, Tanner Krebs and Tyrell Harrison, the Bullets were defeated 108-77. 

HUNGRY JACK'S NBL ROUND 11

ADELAIDE 36ERS 108 (Franks 25, Cleveland 20, Drmic 16)

BRISBANE BULLETS 77 (Cadee 18, Mitchell 12, White III 12) 

BOX SCORE

KEY MATCH UP

JASON CADEE VS MITCH MCCARRON

Jason Cadee starred for the Bullets in their last match against the Phoenix on Monday night. Cadee finished with a season high 28 points at 58% from the field, adding four rebounds and three assists. The poise and experience Cadee brings to the Bullets especially with players coming in and out of the line up this season has been invaluable.

Similarly, Mitch McCarron is an important cog in the 36ers roster. Averaging 8.2ppg, 5.3rpg and 3.7rpg, McCarron is a key piece to the 36ers line-up consistently making effort plays on both ends of the floor. The two high IQ guards will go head-to-head in what is set to be an exciting match up.

ON THE RECORD

Hostplus Head Coach Greg Vanderjagt praised the fight of his side to bounce back after a big loss to the Sydney Kings last week, as the Bullets responded strongly in the two following games.

Three days after the tough loss to Sydney the Bullets had a much-improved performance against Melbourne followed by a hearty win over the Phoenix.

“I’m really proud of the group in terms of getting our butts kicked by Sydney five days ago,” Vanderjagt said.

“The guys have done a great job at responding.

“We played well against Melbourne United for three quarters and then we come in and get a win here tonight against what I think is a really good basketball team who is very talented and trying to make the playoffs.

“We did a really good job of defending the three-point line and sticking to the game plan, and what we wanted to achieve in that game.”