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    Breakers coach Petteri Koponen believes their willingness to compete was the catalyst for a drought-breaking win in basketball's NBL

    Breakers coach Petteri Koponen believes their willingness to compete was the catalyst for a drought-breaking win in basketball's NBL


    Their 81-80 overtime win over Tasmania in Hobart came on the back of three straight losses.

    Koponen says a lift in energy made all the difference.



    The New Zealand club remain seventh - one spot outside the playoff spots.

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