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The upcoming NBL playoffs could affect the Tall Blacks squad for the Asia Cup qualifiers later this month

The upcoming NBL playoffs could affect the Tall Blacks squad for the Asia Cup qualifiers later this month

5 February 2025

New Zealand have already booked their spot in the major tournament, but will look to finish top of their group against Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Melbourne United, the Perth Wildcats and the Sydney Kings are among the NBL playoff contenders featuring Kiwi players.

Coach Judd Flavell says their team is 95 percent locked in.

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17 Oct: New Zealand Breakers forward Reuben Te Rangi is dismissing any advantage his NBL side may have in tonight's basketball contest against the Tasmania JackJumpers in Auckland

17 Oct: New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen is backing two of his imports to find their feet in tonight's Australian basketball league outing in Auckland

16 Oct: Tall Blacks centre Tyrell Harrison has starred in the ANBL basketball league

13 Oct: Breakers coach Petteri Koponen is again exasperated after a fifth loss from six games in basketball's ANBL

12 Oct: The Breakers have their noses in front after three quarters in their NBL match with the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Auckland

10 Oct: Athletic New Zealand Breakers forward Carlin Davison is reaching new heights in his NBL basketball career

09 Oct: Breakers basketball coach Petteri Koponen is hailing his ANBL side's defensive effort in limiting Hawks centre JaVale McGee during their 117-88 opening victory for the season in Auckland

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