Game Postponed: Taipans @ United

The CQUniversity Cairns Taipans have not travelled to Melbourne as planned, due to the five-day stage four lockdown for all of Victoria, with the NBL confirming that the game between the Taipans and Melbourne United at Bendigo Stadium has been postponed.

 The players and coaching staff will remain in Cairns until further notice.
 
NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said: “At this stage we are still planning to proceed with the NBL Cup in Melbourne starting on Saturday February 20 and we will continue to monitor the situation in Victoria over the coming days and be guided by the advice of the relevant health authorities and the potential impact of any border and other restrictions. 
 
“We wish all Victorians well during what is another challenging period for everyone. Like all sports, we have had to navigate a number of challenges but we remain committed to proceeding with our season and will continue to remain flexible in our scheduling to achieve this.
 
“We thank everyone for their ongoing support, in particular our clubs, players and officials who continue to be resolute in meeting all of the challenges presented to them.”