The Tigers have claimed the opening game of the best-of-three semi-final series against the Breakers with a comfortable117-99 in Melbourne.
The Tigers controlled both ends of the court from the outset, jumping to an early 15-5 lead before the Breakers fought back.
The Tigers' Luke Kendall scored a game high 25 points while CJ Bruton led the way for the Breakers with 22, but only Kirk Penney, with 19, and Tony Ronaldson, with 18, provided any assistance.
The Breakers must win at the North Shore Events Centre tomorrow night to keep their season alive.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
CAN THE BREAKERS TAME THE TIGERS?
Can the Breakers become the first New Zealand sports team to win a transtasman club championship? We’ll have the answer right here, exclusive live, and free to air, on Maori Television.
Wednesday night’s big game will play live on our Te Reo Channel (channel 59 on SKY and on Freeview channel 24)) and we will also look to stream it live.
The Tigers may have home advantage for two of the three matches but, after sitting out the quarterfinals with a bye, they won't have played for 10 days when they meet the Breakers on this Wednesday night.
Such an extended lay-off can cut both ways. The Tigers will be physically rejuvenated but could also be caught cold.
Although they won't say as much, the Breakers will know their best chance of winning the series is to produce a smash-and-grab raid in game one and then finish the job in Auckland on Friday night.
BREAKERS V TIGERS
(Best of three)Game 1: Wed Feb 25, Melbourne - Te Reo channel - 9.30 PM
Game 2: Fri Feb 27, North Shore Events Centre - Maori Television - 8.00 PM
Game 3: Sun March 1, Melbourne (if required) - Maori Television - 9.00 PM
Wednesday night’s big game will play live on our Te Reo Channel (channel 59 on SKY and on Freeview channel 24)) and we will also look to stream it live.
The Tigers may have home advantage for two of the three matches but, after sitting out the quarterfinals with a bye, they won't have played for 10 days when they meet the Breakers on this Wednesday night.
Such an extended lay-off can cut both ways. The Tigers will be physically rejuvenated but could also be caught cold.
Although they won't say as much, the Breakers will know their best chance of winning the series is to produce a smash-and-grab raid in game one and then finish the job in Auckland on Friday night.
BREAKERS V TIGERS
(Best of three)Game 1: Wed Feb 25, Melbourne - Te Reo channel - 9.30 PM
Game 2: Fri Feb 27, North Shore Events Centre - Maori Television - 8.00 PM
Game 3: Sun March 1, Melbourne (if required) - Maori Television - 9.00 PM
Friday, February 20, 2009
February 19, 2009 - Breakers v Adeldaide 36'ers
The Breakers have stormed into the Australian basketball League semifinals for the first time after a resounding 131-101 win over Adelaide.
The Breakers led by 15 points after just six minutes but a poor second quarter kept the 36ers in it, with the Breakers leading by just four at the break.
So well did the Breakers play that they had a near sell out North Shore Events centre crowd on its feet with a staggering final quarter blitz, rattling up 45 points to notch their highest ever score.
Kirk Penney top scored with 31 points while CJ Bruton made 26.
The Breakers now face the table topping Melbourne Tigers in a best of three playoff series with game one across the Tasman on Wednesday.
Our Gamebreaker moment comes with one second to go in the third quarter! Phill Jones scores - and his Mum and Dad join in the celebrations!
The Breakers led by 15 points after just six minutes but a poor second quarter kept the 36ers in it, with the Breakers leading by just four at the break.
So well did the Breakers play that they had a near sell out North Shore Events centre crowd on its feet with a staggering final quarter blitz, rattling up 45 points to notch their highest ever score.
Kirk Penney top scored with 31 points while CJ Bruton made 26.
The Breakers now face the table topping Melbourne Tigers in a best of three playoff series with game one across the Tasman on Wednesday.
Our Gamebreaker moment comes with one second to go in the third quarter! Phill Jones scores - and his Mum and Dad join in the celebrations!
Friday, February 13, 2009
February 12, 2009 - Breakers v Cairns Taipans
The Breakers have rediscovered their mojo just in time for the playoffs and posted a 103-69 win over the Cairns Taipans to book a home playoff in the Australian basketball league.
They are now guaranteed a third place finish in the regular season and are likely to host the Adelaide 36ers in Auckland next Thursday, although the playoff draw will not be released until Sunday. The Breakers have never hosted a playoff before in what is is their sixth season in the competition.
Kirk Penney top scored for the Breakers with 19-points, Rick Rickert, Ronaldson and Phill Jones added 16, 15 and 14 points respectively.
The Breakers complete their regular season programme against the Sydney Spirit across the Tasman tomorrow night.
Our Gamebreaker moment featured, yes! Kirk Penney at the beginning of the fourth quarter
They are now guaranteed a third place finish in the regular season and are likely to host the Adelaide 36ers in Auckland next Thursday, although the playoff draw will not be released until Sunday. The Breakers have never hosted a playoff before in what is is their sixth season in the competition.
Kirk Penney top scored for the Breakers with 19-points, Rick Rickert, Ronaldson and Phill Jones added 16, 15 and 14 points respectively.
The Breakers complete their regular season programme against the Sydney Spirit across the Tasman tomorrow night.
Our Gamebreaker moment featured, yes! Kirk Penney at the beginning of the fourth quarter
Friday, January 30, 2009
January 29, 2009 - Breakers v South Dragons
The South Dragons have beaten the Breakers 101-94 at Auckland's North Shore to cement their number one position on the ladder. The Dragons led by as many as 20 points at one stage during the third quarter, before the Breakers found some of their mojo, closing to within four.
It is a sixth loss in seven ANBL matches for the Breakers, all this month, although they remain third on the ladder.
The health of CJ Bruton will be crucial to the Breakers' chances in the playoffs. Everything the Breakers do goes through Bruton so his fitness should be key for them.
The Dragons' win puts them in the box seat to secure one of the top two playoff spots
The Breakers have four games in the regular season to play.
Our Gamebreaker moment this week comes from the stellar hands of stalwart Kirk Penney
It is a sixth loss in seven ANBL matches for the Breakers, all this month, although they remain third on the ladder.
The health of CJ Bruton will be crucial to the Breakers' chances in the playoffs. Everything the Breakers do goes through Bruton so his fitness should be key for them.
The Dragons' win puts them in the box seat to secure one of the top two playoff spots
The Breakers have four games in the regular season to play.
Our Gamebreaker moment this week comes from the stellar hands of stalwart Kirk Penney
For more updates on the Breakers, go to www.nzbreakers.co.nz
Friday, January 23, 2009
January 22, 2009 - Breakers v Melbourne Tigers
A self-assessed poor performance from the Breakers in round 19 of the Australian basketball league.
The Melbourne Tigers have moved into second place on the competition ladder after a 103-85 win on Auckland's North Shore. The Breakers led by a point at half time but the visitors dominated the final two quarters to seal the victory.
Ebi Ere led the way for the defending champions with a sensational second half display, while Kirk Penney worked tirelessly for the hosts, collecting a game high 28 points.
Both teams now have a 16 win, eight loss record but Melbourne is ahead on points differential.
The Breakers have a chance for instant redemption when they square off with the Tigers again in Melbourne tomorrow night.
The astounding Kirk Penney gets our nod as Gamebreaker for this week (again)
And don't forget we have passes to next weeks game - all you have to do is email info@maoritelevision.com
The Melbourne Tigers have moved into second place on the competition ladder after a 103-85 win on Auckland's North Shore. The Breakers led by a point at half time but the visitors dominated the final two quarters to seal the victory.
Ebi Ere led the way for the defending champions with a sensational second half display, while Kirk Penney worked tirelessly for the hosts, collecting a game high 28 points.
Both teams now have a 16 win, eight loss record but Melbourne is ahead on points differential.
The Breakers have a chance for instant redemption when they square off with the Tigers again in Melbourne tomorrow night.
The astounding Kirk Penney gets our nod as Gamebreaker for this week (again)
And don't forget we have passes to next weeks game - all you have to do is email info@maoritelevision.com
And for up to date schedule information and other Breakers news, go to http://www.blogger.com/www.nzbreakers.co.nz
Friday, January 16, 2009
January 15, 2009 - Breakers v Townsville Crocs
A power cut before the final quarter failed to deter a fired up Breakers squad from a trouncing of the Townsville Crocodiles.
They scored their first win for '09 at home beating the Crocs 95-86 at the North Shore Events Centre - leading 49-35 at half-time.
Kirk Penney had a game high 29 points while CJ Bruton continued his return from an ankle injury with 12 points from just 22 minutes of court time.
The win puts the Breakers second on the points ladder.
The Tigers loom next week in a match-up that has many playoff implications. If Bruton's ankle continues to come right, it could be a clash that could re-establish the championship momentum for the Breakers.
This week's gamebreaker moment was a a classic piece of work between Kirk Penney and Phill Jones.
They scored their first win for '09 at home beating the Crocs 95-86 at the North Shore Events Centre - leading 49-35 at half-time.
Kirk Penney had a game high 29 points while CJ Bruton continued his return from an ankle injury with 12 points from just 22 minutes of court time.
The win puts the Breakers second on the points ladder.
The Tigers loom next week in a match-up that has many playoff implications. If Bruton's ankle continues to come right, it could be a clash that could re-establish the championship momentum for the Breakers.
This week's gamebreaker moment was a a classic piece of work between Kirk Penney and Phill Jones.
We have double passes to win - email info@maoritelevision.com and be in to win!
For more Breakers information, go to http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/
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