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  •   Home > News > National > Auckland

    Breakers basketball coach Petteri Koponen is hailing his ANBL side's defensive effort in limiting Hawks centre JaVale McGee during their 117-88 opening victory for the season in Auckland

    Breakers basketball coach Petteri Koponen is hailing his ANBL side's defensive effort in limiting Hawks centre JaVale McGee during their 117-88 opening victory for the season in Auckland


    The three-time NBA champion was held to 19 points and three rebounds.

    Koponen says a team showing was needed.



    In addition, a historic passing night from guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright with a club record 17 assists helped the Breakers snap an 0 and 4 winless run.

    BASKETBALL COVERAGE WITH BURGER KING'S NEW CHEESY WHOPPER. GOOEY, DRIPPY AND OVERFLOWING WITH CHEESE

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     Today's News

    Living & Travel:
    A summer of touch rugby came with a big price tag for ACC 9:26

    Entertainment:
    Dolly Parton has reassured fans that she's "okay" amid rumours about her health 9:26

    Motorsports:
    Brodie Kostecki will start last in today's top 10 shootout for the Bathurst 1000 after setting a lap record in a razor tight qualifying session 9:06

    Cricket:
    Skipper Sophie Devine's hoping victory over Bangladesh is the catalyst for the White Ferns to make a push towards the semifinals at the Cricket World Cup 9:06

    Entertainment:
    Danielle Fishel will reunite with a former Boy Meets World co-star for her next performance on Dancing with the Stars 8:56

    Entertainment:
    Kristen Bell thinks it's "really healthy" for her family to spend time together away from Los Angeles 8:26

    Politics:
    The Government says its adopting a National MP's bill to support mothers in the critical days following the birth of a baby 8:16

    Rugby:
    Jubilation for Otago first-five Cam Millar after nailing the game-winning penalty kick that's sent his province to the NPC semifinals 8:06

    International:
    Memories from the rubble 8:06

    Athletics:
    World champion and X Games gold medal-winning freeskier Luca Harrington has been named Snow Sports New Zealand's athlete of the year for 2025 8:06


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