
R6: Hawks vs Breakers
still no mention of this game on nbl.com.au
pretty poor effort.

That third quarter from the Breakers was bizarre.
Big win as expected though.
Fourth quarter rally from Breakers proves too much for Hawks to handle


new zealand take the win after an absolutely horrific 3rd quarter where they could not buy a bucket.
wollongong took the lead briefly before the breakers found their groove offensively
10 blocks for new zealand, 3 each for wesley & pledger and 2 for ibekwe

new zealand have actually only hit 2x 3's in the first half
had a couple of ally oops, carter to ibekwe & jackson to terangi
Hawks have the gap to 5 in the 3rd.
nz gone cold in the 3rd, settling for jumpers or 1 on 3 layups.

Breakers up by 10 at the half 44-34.
The usual suspects for NZ leading the way. Loads of dunks and 3's.
Carson would struggle to hit the ocean if he threw the ball or a pier at the moment.
Larry Davidson keeping the Hawks in it.

Breakers have a decent squad with depth across the board, just need to get consistent but look to be headed in the right direction with the 2x wins last week on the road.
NZ need to come out with energy from the opening tip & get their foot on the Hawks throat and keep it there.
Breakers by 9.

The Breakers are certainly here to play this season. The Hawks are in struggle town sitting on a park bench feeding pigeons.
The Hawks have not been playing too bad a game of basketball, but lack the spark that was there last season.
It's the Breaker's game to lose.

After 1 quarter the Lakers had a good lead (39-25)...Kobe was hot and hit 7/11 shots to have 15 points. Gasol also featuring prominently...
