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An increasing level of satisfaction for Breakers coach Petteri Koponen after they racked up a third straight win in basketball's NBL

An increasing level of satisfaction for Breakers coach Petteri Koponen after they racked up a third straight win in basketball's NBL

7 December 2025

The New Zealand club are up to sixth after they led the whole way in a 13-point victory over Tasmania in Auckland.

Koponen says one aspect of the performance stood out above the rest.

Izaiah Brockington led the way with 22 points, while Parker Jackson-Cartwright added 16 points and 12 assists.

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