Breakers lose 86-84 to Taipans in Cairns

Sunday 25 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 26 Oct, 8:44am

In this story New Zealand Breakers, Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Sam Mennenga, Cairns Taipans, Reuben Te Rangi, Gordon Herbert

The New Zealand Breakers suffered a narrow defeat against the Cairns Taipans in their latest Australian National Basketball League match. Despite leading for most of the game, the visitors were overtaken by three-pointers in the fourth quarter.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 25 Oct, 8:43pm

   New Zealand Breakers lose tight clash to Cairns Taipans (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 26 Oct, 8:44am

   Breakers lose by 86-84 to Taipans in Cairns (opens in new tab)