The Breakers will be hoping to build on some much-needed momentum against the Illawarra Hawks

Last season's runners-up have endured an inconsistent start to the new season, and sit eighth on the table after Thursday's road win over the Tasmanian Jackjumpers.

Breakers forward Finn Delany says they needed a statement win after the loss to Perth, but time will tell if that win has paid off.



The match is just beginning in Auckland.

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