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    The Breakers have stunned with a statement win over Brisbane to open their Australian NBL basketball season

    The Breakers have stunned with a statement win over Brisbane to open their Australian NBL basketball season


    After being winless in pre-season, the Breakers have ambushed the Bullets 91-87, with big man Sam Mennenga netting 22 points and Parker Jackson-Cartwright piling on 20 points and delivering 11 assists.

    Coach Petteri Koponen says it's important to show they can win when it counts.



    The Breakers host South East Melbourne in Auckland next Sunday.

    BASKETBALL WITH BK'S RODEO MEGA STACKERS. ATTACK YOUR STACK.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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