Breakers Fall Short in 700th Game Thriller Against 36ers
The Wolfbrook Arena crowd witnessed an intense battle on Thursday as the New Zealand Breakers' 700th NBL game unfolded into a nail-biting finish. The Adelaide 36ers narrowly defeated the Breakers 83-79 in a match that remained uncertain until the final moments.
The fourth quarter saw the Breakers trailing early, but they launched a fierce comeback effort. Izaiah Brockington, who scored 25 points—his second 25-point game this season—delivered a crucial basket that cut the gap. Parker Jackson-Cartwright then scored, bringing the deficit to just two points with under a minute remaining.
"The closing minute was pure sporting drama, sending the Christchurch crowd to the edge of their seats."
In the frantic final moments, both teams exchanged free throws before Zylan Cheatham sealed the victory for the 36ers from the free throw line. Parker Jackson-Cartwright contributed significantly with 21 points and 10 assists in the fiercely contested game.
Despite leading 68-66 going into the last quarter, the Breakers could not capitalize on their advantage. Nonetheless, the milestone match was a memorable and hard-fought contest.
- Izaiah Brockington scored 25 points, marking his second 25-point game this season.
- Parker Jackson-Cartwright added 21 points and 10 assists.
- The final score was Adelaide 36ers 83, New Zealand Breakers 79.
- Zylan Cheatham secured the win for the 36ers with clutch free throws.
Summary: The New Zealand Breakers’ 700th NBL game ended in a narrow loss, highlighted by Brockington's strong scoring and a thrilling final minute that kept fans on edge.