The Tall Blacks have been thumped 105-89 by Brazil in the opening game of their four-game basketball series in Rio de Janeiro this morning.
The scores were level at 20-all at the end of the first quarter, but Brazil led 47-39 at half-time.
Kirk Penney top scored for New Zealand
Basketball: Tall Blacks outclassed by Brazil
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