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Breakers stay alive in playoff hunt with high-scoring win over Hawks

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The New Zealand Breakers kept their slim NBL finals hopes alive with a hard-fought 106-95 win over the Illawarra Hawks at Spark Arena, overcoming...

Breakers stun Melbourne as teen star sparks late-season revival

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The New Zealand Breakers produced their best performance of the season, defeating Melbourne United 97–95 to keep their playoff hopes alive on an emotional...

36ers snatch dramatic overtime win over Breakers

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Bryce Cotton delivered another defining moment in his NBL career, draining a clutch step-back three-pointer with one second remaining to lift the Adelaide 36ers...

Breakers keep playoff push alive with convincing win over Cairns

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The New Zealand Breakers have kept their NBL campaign on track with a commanding 104–86 victory over the Cairns Taipans, recording back-to-back wins at...

Kings annihilate Breakers with 41-point blowout in Auckland

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The Sydney Kings produced a ruthless all-court performance to crush the New Zealand Breakers 103–62 at Spark Arena, overcoming the absence of stars Xavier...

Breakers edge JackJumpers in overtime to revive playoff push

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The Breakers halted a three-game skid with a gritty 81-80 overtime win over the Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart, keeping their playoff hopes alive in...

Breakers falter in Brisbane

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The New Zealand Breakers slid to a third straight loss after being outplayed 99–85 by the Brisbane Bullets in an National Basketball League clash...

Breakers drop out of top 6

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The Breakers slipped out of the NBL’s top six after a narrow 99–95 loss to Cairns, despite leading late, as Taipans guard Jack McVeigh...

Teenage sensation Cooper Flagg makes NBA history

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Cooper Flagg etched his name into the NBA record books by becoming the youngest player to score 40 or more points in a game,...

Breakers to retire Abercrombie’s No.10 jersey in honour of club legend

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New Zealand Breakers great Tom Abercrombie will have his legacy cemented with the retirement of his number 10 jersey, recognising a 16-season career that...

Breakers extend mid-season surge with 99–86 win over Tasmania

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The New Zealand Breakers continued their strong mid-season turnaround with a 99–86 victory over the Tasmania JackJumpers at Spark Arena, overcoming a fierce second-quarter...

Breakers development player banned one month after positive cannabis test

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Breakers development player Tukaha Cooper has received a one-month ban from basketball after testing positive for cannabis following a Southland Sharks NBL match in...

Breakers hold off Taipans for crucial road win

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The New Zealand Breakers claimed their second victory in three games with a hard-fought 102–96 win over the last-placed Cairns Taipans, overcoming a 35-point...

Wildcats beat Breakers 88–75 in Perth

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Kristian Doolittle powered the Perth Wildcats to an 88–75 win over the New Zealand Breakers, dropping 24 points and 14 rebounds as Perth controlled...

Breakers opt out of ‘Pride Round’ uniform patch citing teamwide cultural and religious concerns

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The New Zealand Breakers have decided not to wear the "rainbow pride progress flag" during next year’s NBL "Pride Round", saying the entire team...

FBI uncovers major NBA gambling and money laundering scandal linked to Mafia

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A sweeping FBI investigation into illegal gambling and money laundering linked to La Cosa Nostra Mafia crime families has led to the arrests of...

Breakers dominate JackJumpers with 17-point win

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The New Zealand Breakers claimed their second NBL win with a commanding 82-65 victory over the Tasmania JackJumpers at Spark Arena tonight. After trailing early,...

Phoenix stun Breakers with late surge in Auckland

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The New Zealand Breakers squandered a 12-point halftime lead to fall 87–81 to the South East Melbourne Phoenix at Spark Arena, missing a chance...

NZ reaches quarter finals of FIBA U19 world championships

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New Zealand has reached the quarter-finals of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup for the first time, defeating China 99-86 in a thrilling match...

Steven Adams re-signs with Rockets on 3-Year USD $39m deal ahead of free agency

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Steven Adams is staying with the Houston Rockets after agreeing to a fully guaranteed three-year, USD $39 million contract. The deal, reached ahead of the...

Pacers rally past Thunder to lead NBA Finals 2-1

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The Indiana Pacers took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals with a 116-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, thanks to a balanced...

Brunson hits game-winner as Knicks eliminate Pistons to reach Eastern semis

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Jalen Brunson scored 40 points, including a clutch three-pointer with 4.3 seconds remaining, to lead the New York Knicks to a 116-113 win over...

Kobe Bryant’s Lakers debut jersey sells for USD $7m at auction

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Kobe Bryant’s Los Angeles Lakers debut jersey from his 1996 rookie season has sold at auction for USD $7 million, making it the fourth-most...

Boston Celtics sold for record USD $6.1 Billion

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The Boston Celtics, one of the most successful teams in NBA history, has been sold for a record $6.1 billion (NZ$10.6 billion), marking the...

Former Breakers player and coach Kevin Braswell dies at 46

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Former Breakers player and coach Kevin Braswell has passed away at 46, weeks after undergoing emergency heart surgery. The Baltimore-born basketball star had a successful...

Breakers fall to Hawks in season finale

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The New Zealand Breakers closed their NBL season with a 96-82 defeat to the table-topping Illawarra Hawks in Auckland, struggling to contain sharpshooter Tyler...

Man arrested for alleged stalking and sending threats to WNBA star

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A Texas man, 55-year-old Michael Lewis, has been charged with stalking after allegedly sending a series of threatening and sexually explicit messages to WNBA...

Chinese basketball star suspended for allegedly hiding girlfriend in suitcase

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A top player for the Guangzhou Loong Lions has been accused of sneaking a girl into the team dormitory. A Chinese basketball player has been...

Breakers’ struggles continue with eighth straight loss

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The Tasmania JackJumpers celebrated a dominant Christmas Day victory at home, defeating the New Zealand Breakers 97-82 at MyState Bank Arena. Jordon Crawford led the...

NZ Breakers’ losing streak hits six in 111-94 loss to Adelaide 36ers

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The NZ Breakers suffered their sixth consecutive loss in the Australian NBL, falling 111-94 to the Adelaide 36ers on the road. Despite staying competitive for...

NBL issues lifetime ban after courtside fan-player scuffle

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Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) has banned one fan for life and another for 10 years following a courtside altercation with Adelaide 36ers players...

Cavaliers extend undefeated streak to 10 games

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The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their impressive start to the NBA season, achieving a franchise-best 10-0 record by defeating the Golden State Warriors 136-117. Darius Garland...

Wembanyama’s rare 5×5 leads Spurs to victory

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Victor Wembanyama showcased his all-around talent with a rare 5x5 performance, scoring 25 points along with nine rebounds, seven assists, five blocks, and five...

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo passes away at 58 after battle with brain cancer

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NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in basketball history, has died at the age of...

Tall Blacks’ Olympic Hopes Dashed by Slovenia

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The Tall Blacks' dream of Olympic qualification ended after a crushing 104-78 defeat by Slovenia in a qualifying tournament in Greece. New Zealand needed to...

Tall Blacks beat Croatia in Olympic Qualifying Tournament opener

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The Tall Blacks secured a thrilling 90-86 victory against Croatia in their Olympic qualifying tournament opener in Greece. A decisive final quarter, highlighted by a...

Teen Tower dominates at FIBA U-18 Women’s Asia Cup

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In a viral video Zhang Ziyu, a 7-foot-3 basketball prodigy from Shandong province, made a sensational debut at the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup...

Boston Celtics win record 18th NBA Championship

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The Boston Celtics clinched their record 18th NBA championship by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88, securing a 4-1 series victory in the NBA Finals. Jayson...

Mody Maor leaves NZ Breakers for coaching role in Japan’s Basketball League

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Mody Maor, after two successful seasons with the New Zealand Breakers, where he led the team to a grand final and a playoff appearance,...

Kings 76 – 83 Breakers

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The NZ Breakers have beaten the Sydney Kings 76-83 in their ANBL Play-In round match in Sydney. https://youtu.be/foXlf307xo0?si=cE0RKIQwyU7SQD_G

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