Containing the Wollongong Hawks hasn't been a problem for the New Zealand Breakers this season.

The Breakers will be seriously tested against the top-of-the-table team tonight, but they face another obstacle in addition to the Perth Wildcats.

He leads the league in fouling while being the Breakers' most important player - two attributes which do not mix smoothly for Mika Vukona.

Gary Wilkinson knew it was coming. So did Dean Vickerman. The American's 31-point haul against Sydney surprised few within the club.

The Breakers face their toughest test of the season in Perth tonight but the battle on the court won't be the only competition taking place.

In an astonishing win tonight, it was Mika Vukona who stood-up for the Breakers in their win over the Melbourne Tigers sending the losing side home licking their wounds.

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

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...