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19 Jan 2026 18:48
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  •   Home > News > Sports > Basketball

    The injury bug has hit a trio of Breakers ahead of Thursday's NBL basketball game against the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Christchurch

    The injury bug has hit a trio of Breakers ahead of Thursday's NBL basketball game against the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Christchurch


    Guard Mitch McCarron has been ruled out with a knee injury, while fellow backcourt player Mojave King will miss the contest after taking a knock during the round five win over Perth.

    Forward Max Darling is in doubt with a leg issue.

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     Other Basketball News
     18 Jan: The New Zealand Breakers have kept their NBL playoff hopes alive after beating the Cairns Taipans 104-86 in Perth
     17 Jan: The Perth Wildcats have posted a 92-87 win over the Illawarra Hawks in front of their home fans in the Australian Basketball League
     12 Jan: Breakers forward Rob Baker has responded to his coach's defensive criticism in basketball's ANBL
     12 Jan: Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington has confessed the team's inconsistency is a mystery after beating the Hawks 101-96 in Illawarra
     11 Jan: The Breakers require an instant reset for this afternoon's Australian basketball league trip to Illawarra
     10 Jan: The threat of a cyclone in Far North Queensland has forced the postponement of Cairns Taipans Australian basketball league game against rivals Brisbane today
     10 Jan: A second quarter disappearing act has underlined a horror night for the Breakers in basketball's NBL
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     Today's News

    Motoring:
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    Business:
    Chocolate products could be in for a shake up - as manufacturers race to develop cocoa alternatives 18:07

    International:
    At least 21 dead after two high-speed trains derailed in Spain 17:57

    International:
    Tensions over Greenland escalate as US threatens tariffs over European troop deployment 17:47

    Lower South Island:
    Tom Sexton has prevailed in a bunch sprint to win the second stage of cycling's Tour of Southland 17:27

    Entertainment:
    Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King, dies aged 76 17:17

    Health & Safety:
    Any weight loss drug roll out in New Zealand - would need to be done carefully 17:17

    Environment:
    Small Northland communities got the worst of the weekend's flooding, but more is to come 16:57

    Cricket:
    Stand-in captain Michael Bracewell is amazed by the depth the Black Caps are starting to build 16:17

    Rugby:
    Don't be surprised if the coaching nous of Scott Robertson is lured to the UK 15:27


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