Lee to accept early plea, miss Game 2

The Tasmania JackJumpers have released the following statement regarding Marcus Lee's Game Review Panel charge: 

The Tasmania JackJumpers will accept an early guilty plea for the GRP charge against Marcus Lee, brought about after request from the Perth Wildcats.

Lee will not be available for tomorrow night’s (Monday) Playoff game at MyState Bank Arena.

“We’re disappointed to not have Marcus available, but more disappointed with how it’s come about,” Chief Operating Officer Darren Smith said.

“The incident was assessed as an unsportsmanlike foul at the time and that was the reasonable and appropriate penalty in our opinion.  It was not cited by the referees during nor following the game, but has been brought about by the Wildcats’ administration.”

All possible courses of action and outcomes have been assessed by the JackJumpers basketball department and the decision has been made to accept the charge.

“We have to accept the GRP’s decision and now move on to tomorrow night’s game, determined to defend our home floor,” Smith said.

Lachie Barker will be the Nominated Replacement Player.