The party continues for Breakers
The party has continued on home soil for the New Zealand Breakers after their historic three-peat championship win.
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Breakers win third title
The NZ Breakers have won a sensational, tight final 70-66 to claim a record third win in the Australian NBL. Kris Shannon of APNZ was in Perth to capture the atmosphere.
Breakers win tight final
The NZ Breakers have won a sensational, tight final 70-66 to claim a record third win in the Australian NBL. Kris Shannon of APNZ was in Perth to capture the atmosphere.
Basketball: Webster one win from Breakers redemption
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Basketball: Crocs face extinction after owners call time
One-time NBL crowd-kings Townsville are looking for new owners after crippling financial losses forced the club's backers to hand back their licence yesterday.
Third crown one win away
Just one night of work separates the Breakers from their dynasty dream after the defending champions opened their grand final series against Perth in dominating style.
As it happened: Breakers and Warriors
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Inside the Breakers-Wildcat rivalry
What started in a Christchurch carpark in 2004 has developed into the biggest rivalry in Australasian basketball.
Sporting stars: Adams family
Valerie is determined to dominate and Steven drops college to aim for NBA draft.
Basketball: Knicks top an injury depleted Miami Heat
Carmelo Anthony tied his career high with 50 points and the New York Knicks won their ninth straight game, topping the injury-depleted Miami Heat 102-90 yesterday.
Basketball: Adams declares for NBA draft
New Zealand basketball player Steven Adams announced today that he will declare for the NBA draft in June.
Basketball: Breakers sweep way into finals
With the formality of the regular season followed by a semifinal series sweep, all that separates the Breakers from further history is their great rivals, Perth.
Basketball: Breakers back into finals
The New Zealand Breakers qualified for the third successive NBL grand final after sweeping Sydney today, setting up a long-awaited rematch with great rivals Perth.
Why the Breakers are so good
The end may be nigh for Andrej Lemanis' reign at the Breakers but don't expect the club to crumble should the coach move to pastures new.