It may sound like pandering after their record dropped to 1-4 but this was one hell of a defeat for the Breakers.

Kiwi Steven Adams has experienced his first taste of the NBA, making a limited contribution off the bench in Oklahoma City's opening night win over Utah today.

Kiwi Steven Adams received high praise ahead of his NBA debut today, with 11-time All-Star Charles Barkley picking the young centre to have a terrific rookie season.

Gary Wilkinson is heading back to the Breakers. The popular import will return to Auckland to replace fellow American Darnell Lazare who has been released by the club.

A three-game losing streak should leave Breakers' fans sullen but some will have a spring in their step...

The last time the Breakers began an Australian NBL campaign with two losses in three games they missed the playoffs.

It took only a fortnight for the Breakers to hit their first speed bump but new coach Dean Vickerman will be far from concerned.