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    Coach Petteri Koponen isn't happy with the Breakers' defence in the 99-95 NBL basketball loss to the Taipans in Cairns

    Coach Petteri Koponen isn't happy with the Breakers' defence in the 99-95 NBL basketball loss to the Taipans in Cairns


    Koponen reckons 95 points should always win matches on the road...but the Breakers' defensive effort was poor.



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