Sixers Looking to Keep Rolling Against Breakers
The New Zealand Breakers host the Adelaide 36ers tonight in an intriguing matchup of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL). This third-place versus ninth-place clash opens another round of competitive action.
The 36ers have built an impressive 6-2 record to start their campaign and aim to extend their momentum after a narrow 90-88 victory over the Illawarra Hawks on Sunday.
Key Performers and Matchups
NBL star Bryce Cotton continues to dominate the league, averaging 28.8 points and 6.4 assists with a remarkable 49% shooting efficiency. His duel with Parker Jackson-Cartwright, the league’s top distributor, is expected to be one of the highlights of the night.
“Bryce Cotton has been exceptional, having one of the best seasons in the league.”
Supporting Cotton are emerging talents such as Flynn Cameron, alongside frontcourt leaders Isaac Humphries and Zylan Cheatham, who faces his former team, adding emotional intrigue to the game.
Breakers’ Comeback Hopes
Although currently ranked ninth, the Breakers are eager to build on their dominant performance last weekend, when they overwhelmed the struggling Illawarra Hawks by 42 points. The team will look to replicate that energy on home court.
Author Summary
The 36ers enter their clash with the Breakers seeking a seventh win, while the hosts aim to reignite their season after a massive victory, setting up a high-stakes NBL showdown.