NZ Breakers NBL 2024-25 season

The story so far

The NZ Breakers beat Melbourne United 113-79 for a third straight win, lifting their record to 6-2 and keeping them at the top of the NBL standings.^{4 Nov 2024} They returned to first place after a 77-69 win over the Cairns Taipans.^{16 Nov 2024} American centre Freddie Gillespie was reported to be heading to Italy, possibly to Olimpia Milano, and the club later confirmed his departure.^{16, 18 Nov 2024} The Breakers then signed 2.29m Senegalese centre Tacko Fall, the tallest player in NBL history, for the rest of this season and next, after his injury rehabilitation.^{18, 26 Nov 2024} The club then lost two straight NBL games, including 123-112 to the Perth Wildcats after trailing by as many as 23 points, and Fall was injured in that match.^{1 Dec 2024}

Latest

The Breakers lost 123-112 to Perth, their second consecutive NBL defeat, and Tacko Fall was injured during the game.^{1 Dec 2024}

Key moments

1. 4 Nov 2024Breakers beat Melbourne United 113-79, their third consecutive win, reaching 6-2.
2. 16 Nov 2024Breakers regain first place on NBL table with 77-69 win over Cairns.
3. 18 Nov 2024Club confirms Freddie Gillespie is leaving to pursue an offshore contract.
4. 26 Nov 2024Breakers sign 2.29m centre Tacko Fall for rest of this season and next.
5. 1 Dec 2024Breakers lose 123-112 to Perth after trailing by 23; Fall injured.

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