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  •   Home > News > Sports > Basketball

    The Breakers have taken top spot in basketball's NBL with an impressive 109-82 home win over the Adelaide 36ers in Auckland

    The Breakers have taken top spot in basketball's NBL with an impressive 109-82 home win over the Adelaide 36ers in Auckland


    Point-guard Parker Jackson Cartwright led the way with 25 points - as one of five players to register double figures in a strong team display.

    Next Star Karim Lopez and Matt Mooney added 17 apiece - while Sam Menenga had 14 and Freddie Gillespie added 13 off the bench.

    The result moves the New Zealand franchise to five wins and two losses for the season.

    BASKETBALL WITH BK'S GHOST PEPPER WHOPPER. THE SPICIEST WHOPPER YET.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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