NZ Breakers defeat Cairns Taipans to improve NBL record

Saturday 22 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 23 Nov 2025, 8:55am

In this story New Zealand Breakers, National Basketball League, Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Sam Mennenga, Izaiah Brockington, Cairns Taipans

The New Zealand Breakers defeated the Cairns Taipans 102-96 at the Cairns Convention Centre. Key performances from Izaiah Brockington and Sam Mennenga helped the club secure the win before the FIBA break, bringing their NBL record to 5-10.

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1. Stuff via The PostSat 22 Nov 2025, 11:36pm

   NZ Breakers topple Cairns Taipans on road to improve NBL record to 5-10 at Fiba break (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 23 Nov 2025, 8:55am

   Breakers hold off Taipans in Cairns as Izaiah Brockington leads late surge (opens in new tab)