Game Day Update: 3 October

03 Oct 26

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Kenfrost Homes Cairns Taipans guards Luke Paul and Shaun Bruce will not suit up for tonight's game in Melbourne.

Following fitness tests this morning, Paul (ankle) is now expected to make his NBL debut at the Cairns Convention Centre on Thursday 8 October.

Bruce (groin) will also return in Round 4 and will be replaced by Taipans development player Brody Nunn in the line-up against United. Tip-off 7:30pm. Watch live on ESPN & Free Saturdays on Nine.

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