A couple of weeks ago the Sky City Breakers upcoming double header on the road appeared difficult, but now it’s downright tough. Continue reading
The man with the nameless singlet, No48 Casey Frank once again made a significant contribution as the SKY CITY Breakers eventually eased past the Cairns Taipans 96-78 on Friday evening. Frank has been with the club for six weeks and likely to remain on the payroll for at least another fortnight and possibly until the end of the season. Surely the club can afford to sew five letters on the back of his playing singlet. Continue reading
Despite a career high 33 points from Gary Wilkinson, the SKY CITY Breakers suffered a heart breaking two point loss to the Sydney Kings, 98-96 in Sydney last Saturday. The accompanying supporters tour had plenty to cheer about as an exciting game unfolded. Wilkinson nailed four consecutive triples in the third period but ultimately he and the team will rue missed scoring opportunities in the dying seconds. Kerron Johnson, enjoying good form at present, also had a strong game contributing 18 points and 10 assists. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out a replay of his running three pointer on the half time buzzer when surrounded by three Kings defenders – certainly one for the end of season highlights reel. Continue reading
Despite a career high 33 points from Gary Wilkinson, the SKY CITY Breakers suffered a heart breaking two points loss to the Sydney Kings, 98-96 in Sydney on Saturday. The accompanying Breakers supporters tour had plenty to cheer about as an exciting game unfolded. Wilkinson nailed four consecutive triples in the third period but ultimately he and the team will rue missed scoring opportunities in the dying seconds.
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The Sky City Breakers 18 points, 105-87 victory over the Sydney Kings last Thursday was the Breakers largest win of the season.
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When Casey Frank last suited up for the Breakers prior to this current stint, it was November 2005. Can you recall who his teammates were back then?
13 players in addition to Casey suited up that season.
Clues ……. 4 players were Tall Blacks and 3 imports were used. Continue reading
The Sky City Breakers, spurred by 20 points performances from Kerron Johnson, Gary Wilkinson and Tom Abercrombie eventually overcame the Wollongong Hawks 106-101 at NSEC on Thursday evening. Twenty points or more from three Breakers players in the same game is a little unusual, last occurring against the Melbourne Tigers in last season’s penultimate regular season game. Continue reading
Breakers Numbers from the Melbourne Tigers victory and Perth Wildcats defeat. 2 Two wins from four road games over the New Year period is a satisfactory outcome especially when you consider the opposition were the top four teams in the league entering the New Year. The defeats to Perth and Adelaide were painful viewing but the Melbourne and Sydney performances were a lot easier on the eye. Continue reading
2 Alex Pledger was missing from the Breakers line up due to injury, only the 2nd game missed by the big man in the last 113 games stretching over 3½ seasons. Continue reading
The Sky City Breakers were given their Xmas leave immediately after the home defeat to the Perth Wildcats on December 13th. Players and coaches enjoyed a four-day break before heading back to work and preparing for an encounter with the Sydney Kings on Sunday December 29. Continue reading
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