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Breakers Edge Kings 95-90, Eyes Ignite Cup Final

12/3/2025

Summary

Breakers Secure Victory

The New Zealand Breakers beat the Sydney Kings 95-90 in Hamilton to improve to 6-10 in the NBL.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright of the Breakers scored 24 points, 21 in the second half, including a three with eight seconds left.
Karim Lopez of the Breakers added 18 points and showed NBA-prospect potential.
The win solidifies the Breakers' position in the Ignite Cup as they pursue a grand final.

Summary

Breakers Sign Webster

The Breakers signed Tai Webster (basketball player) as a replacement for the remainder of the NBL26 season.
Izayah Le'Afa and Max Darling will miss time due to fractured foot and eye socket.
Dillon Boucher, Breakers president, expressed optimism about Webster's return, citing local roots and experience.
Webster, formerly with the Breakers, has international experience and boosts the playoff push.
The Breakers will face Sydney on Wednesday night in Hamilton.

History

Historical Context

The New Zealand Breakers were established in 1995, following a resurgence in basketball's popularity that began in the 1980s with the formation of a national league. Despite facing challenges in the early 1990s, the sport regained momentum after the Tall Blacks' success in the 2002 FIBA World Championship. The Breakers' recent victory against the Sydney Kings underscores their growth and aspirations within the competitive landscape of basketball.

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Breakers Secure Victory

The New Zealand Breakers beat the Sydney Kings 95-90 in Hamilton to improve to 6-10 in the NBL.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright of the Breakers scored 24 points, 21 in the second half, including a three with eight seconds left.
Karim Lopez of the Breakers added 18 points and showed NBA-prospect potential.
The win solidifies the Breakers' position in the Ignite Cup as they pursue a grand final.

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