The Tall Blacks have been beaten handily by the Australian Boomers 81-52 in their Asia Cup qualifying game in Cairns.

With both teams fielding inexperienced rosters, the Boomers put the result beyond doubt with a 26-9 fourth quarter in their favour.

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29 Dec: NBA champions the Oklahoma City Thunder have seen off the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 129-104

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27 Dec: Jaylen Brown has put up 30 points to help the Boston Celtics dismiss the struggling Indiana Pacers 140-122 in basketball's NBA

27 Dec: The Breakers are relishing the prospect of rest after an intense few days across the ditch in the Aussie basketball league

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