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  •   Home > News > Sports > Basketball

    The Breakers are promising to fight hard for a finals spot in basketball's NBL

    The Breakers are promising to fight hard for a finals spot in basketball's NBL


    After a month away from their home court, the Auckland-based side's squaring off against the Perth Wildcats at Spark Arena tomorrow afternoon.

    Coach Petteri Koponen says the Breakers are highly motivated.



    shooting guard Reuben Te Rangi is well aware of the areas where major effort is needed.



    BASKETBALL COVERAGE WITH BK'S CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN. TOPPED WITH MELTY CHEESE SAUCE...AND MORE CHEESE.

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     04 Jan: In basketball's NBL, Tasmania's strengthened their hold on 6th place - the final play-off position - with a nine-point win over Melbourne United
     03 Jan: The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs
     03 Jan: The Breakers are well aware they're drinking at the Last Chance Saloon in the Australian NBL
     03 Jan: An efficient shooting night from Tall Blacks guard Flynn Cameron has propelled the Adelaide 36ers to an 85-79 win over the Sydney Kings in NBL basketball action
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