Oscar Forman

Basketball

NBL title fight a wide open race

Paul Suttor The NBL tips off on Friday night with the New Zealand Breakers attempting to become the first team since the 2005 Sydney Kings to win three titles in a row.

Breakers finish strong to down Taipans

The New Zealand Breakers consolidated second spot on the NBL ladder with a come from behind 93-81 win over a fading Cairns.

Breakers hold on to beat Tigers 86-84

Sam Lienert The New Zealand Breakers withstood a stunning Melbourne Tigers fightback to secure a thrilling 86-84 win in their NBL clash in Melbourne.

Breakers snatch controversial NBL win

Two controversial fouls in the last second of the match allowed the New Zealand Breakers to steal a 103-99 NBL victory against the Perth Wildcats.

Taipans beat Breakers in overtime

Cairns Taipans confirmed their status as the New Zealand Breakers' bogey team with a 101-92 overtime win in their NBL match in Cairns.

Breakers cruise past Blaze

Chris Barclay The New Zealand Breakers have completed their five-match NBL stretch with home court advantage by beating the Gold Coast Blaze 120-108.

Taipans out muscle Breakers, 122-111

The New Zealand Breakers lost their unbeaten record in the NBL against a determined Cairns Taipans, 122-111.

Breakers crush 36ers in NBL clash

The New Zealand Breakers remain the only unbeaten team in the NBL after thrashing the Adelaide 36ers 118-80 in Auckland.

Breakers topple defending NBL champions

The New Zealand Breakers look set to be a force in the NBL after defeating competition favourites Melbourne 120-111 in Auckland.

Breakers too strong for Hawks 114-93

Inspired shooting from Kirk Penney has helped the NZ Breakers overcome early season rustiness to beat the Wollongong Hawks 114-93 in their opening NBL match.

NZ near finals after beating Razorbacks

By Adrian Warren The NZ Breakers have remained in the hunt for a National Basketball League finals spot with a convincing 113-97 away win over the West Sydney Razorbacks.