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Round 2 of the NBL26 season continues on Friday night, as the Cairns Taipans host the Brisbane Bullets at the Cairns Convention Centre.
The Taipans will be desperate to bounce back after a heavy road loss to South East Melbourne. Without a true floor general running the offense, it will be interesting to see how Cairns adjusts and whether they can find more rhythm at home.
Brisbane, on the other hand, has started the season full of confidence. The Bullets showed off their top-end talent with an impressive Round 1 win in New Zealand. Casey Prather looks to have picked up right where he left off after a scorching NBL25 campaign, while new coach Stu Lash has slotted in well and looks comfortable guiding this group.
With the Taipans trying to steady the ship and the Bullets aiming to build early momentum, this Queensland showdown has plenty on the line for both sides.
Here is a Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets Prediction for Friday, September 26th 2025.
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Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets
Venue – Cairns Convention Centre
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record
| Team | W-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Brisbane | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Season Scoring
| Team | PPG | Opp PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 77 | 114 | 191 |
| Brisbane | 104 | 95 | 199 |
Quick Game Facts
- Five of the last six meetings between Cairns and Brisbane have gone over the total points line.
- Brisbane has lost the first quarter in each of its last four games as the favourite.
- Cairns has dropped 10 of its last 12 home games at the Snake Pit.
Quick Player Facts – Cairns Taipans
- Jack McVeigh has scored 20+ points in six of his last seven home appearances
Quick Player Facts – Brisbane Bullets
- Jaylen Adams has been doing more than just scoring — he’s pulled down 4+ boards in five of his last six clashes with Cairns.
- Tyrell Harrison is cleaning the glass with authority, grabbing 12+ rebounds in three straight road games.
- Casey Prather is cooking when the Bullets are favourites, dropping 22+ points in each of his last three outings.
Prediction
The Cairns Taipans looked shaky against the Phoenix last round, struggling to handle the full-court press without a true ball handler to steady the offence. Now they face a Brisbane Bullets side riding high on confidence and led by one of the league’s most dangerous guards, Jaylen Adams.
Cairns gave up 114 points to South East Melbourne, while the Bullets dropped 104 of their own in Round 1 behind a red-hot Casey Prather. With Brisbane’s firepower and Cairns still trying to find their rhythm, the Bullets should have no trouble here — and fans can expect plenty of buckets.