Showing posts for: Sam Mennenga
PJC helps New Zealand Break back with OT win

A NAIL-BITING finish and game-securing basket from Parker Jackson-Cartwright who fell just short of a triple-double saw New Zealand Breakers bounce back from a shock loss to Brisbane Bullets and knock off Tasmanian JackJumpers by a single point in overtime. New Zealand Breakers (81) def. Tasmania JackJumpers (80) The NBL Round 14 match was a […]

Jackies aim to pile on more Breakers pain

LEAPFROGGING their opponents over the last few weeks, Tasmania JackJumpers have the opportunity to push further clear of New Zealand Breakers when the two most southern sides do battle on Boxing Day tonight. The JackJumpers host the Breakers at MyState Bank Arena, and will be looking to make it four wins from their past five […]

McVeigh’s career-best masterclass leads Taipans to win

A CAREER night from National Basketball League (NBL) superstar Jack McVeigh was the catalyst for the Cairns Taipans recording a terrific upset win over the New Zealand Breakers in Queensland on Friday night. The Taipans hosted the Breakers at the Cairns Convention Centre to start the weekend, although the bottom-placed home side came into the […]

NBL action resumes with Breakers, Kings clash

AFTER a short midseason break, the National Basketball League (NBL) action fires back up with the New Zealand Breakers hosting the Sydney Kings at Claudelands Arena tonight. Currently sitting in the middle of the pack at fifth place with a 7-6 record, the Kings will look to start off their second half of the season […]

2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – New Zealand Breakers

OVER THE first few months of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, the New Zealand Breakers have not been able to quite get into their groove against quality teams, and face an uphill battle to make the postseason. At the midway point of the fixture, the Breakers sit in seventh spot in the standings […]

Karim plays crucial role as Breakers beat Taipans

IT WAS another exciting performance from National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Karim Lopez over the weekend, playing an important role as the New Zealand Breakers defeated the Cairns Taipans by six points. Lopez has been putting together another strong campaign as a Next Star, and has been a valued member of the Breakers’ starting […]

Lopez lights it up as Breakers beat Bullets

IT WAS another step in the right direction for National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star and NBA Draft hopeful Karim Lopez, who was among the best for the New Zealand Breakers as they defeated the Brisbane Bullets. Lopez joined the NBL last year, and was still one of the standouts despite being a year away […]

Mennenga the magnificent leads Breakers past Bullets

ANOTHER towering performance from Sam Mennenga was a massive factor in the New Zealand Breakers recording a massive win over the Brisbane Bullets in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup last night. The Bullets welcomed the Breakers to the Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre on Wednesday night for the competition’s in-season tournament, with […]

Bullets host Breakers as teams look for spark

TWO SIDES looking to move up the standings will lock horns in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup on Wednesday night, as the New Zealand Breakers travel across the Tasman to take on the Brisbane Bullets. The two sides have struggled to truly make their mark throughout the 2025/26 season to date despite some […]

Sixers looking to keep rolling against Breakers

THE ADELAIDE 36ers are looking to continue on from their strong start tonight as they go up against the New Zealand Breakers in a third place vs. ninth place matchup, kicking off another round in the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season. The 36ers have started their season with a 6-2 record, and tonight they […]

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