A glass half full mindset for the Tall Blacks basketballers after letting a chance slip for a rare victory over their Australian counterparts

New Zealand led at half and three quarter time in Hobart - before ultimately falling to a five-point defeat in the opening match of their respective Wolrd Cup qualifying campaigns.

Flavell says while there's a couple of key areas to tidy up - overall there was a lot to like.



The teams now head across the side of the ditch for game two in Wellington on Monday night.

BASKETBALL COVERAGE WITH BK'S CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN. TOPPED WITH MELTY CHEESE SAUCE...AND MORE CHEESE