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JackJumpers ensure Breakers' Hobart hoodoo continues (1 News)

Breakers fall to Tasmania in second NBL semifinal which brings series to a decider at Auckland's Spark Arena on Sunday.

Their Hobart hoodoo continues. However, the writing was on the wall for the visitors, and a technical foul late in the game on Brantley for arguing with the officials seemed an appropriate way for the Breakers to finish at a venue they dislike intensely. Last Sunday the Breakers drew first blood in the series with an 88-68 victory based on defensive pressure and an all-round attacking game, but tonight it was the JackJumpers who brought the intensity, edging away after a tight first three quarters to close it out in dominant fashion in the fourth.

Breakers semi-final series goes to decider (RNZ)

The Breakers have missed the chance to secure an ANBL grand finals berth, dropping game two of the semi-final series against the Tasmania Jackjumpers.

"Sometimes that takes you to a place that's not necessarily a positive one. "Some of it came from just missing some good open threes and we'll play better next time. "Other than that, there's more fire in us.

Hobart hoodoo continues as Tasmania JackJumpers level NBL ... (Stuff.co.nz)

At MyState Bank Arena: Tasmania JackJumpers 89 (Milton Doyle 23. Jack McVeigh 16, Matt Kenyon 11), NZ Breakers 78 (Barry Brown Jr 19, Jarrell Brantley 17, ...

There is a lot to think about for the Breakers as they return to Auckland for a decider that will be played at their intimidating home venue, in front of their vocal crowd. The undermanned Tasmanians, missing star point guard Josh Magette to a facial injury, out-Breakered the Breakers as they muscled up on D, took their opponents out of their rhythm and rode home on the back of a superstar offensive display from shooting guard Milton Doyle in front of a packed, loud and intense home crowd. Top of that list should be a reassurance that the JackJumpers will be turning up with their belief factor burning bright. All-NBL first-teamer Doyle was superb for the JJs, racking up a game-high 23 points on 8-of-17 shooting (including three from deep), to go with 3 rebounds, 5 assists and a trio of steals. It should have the Breakers decidedly on edge as they return for Sunday’s decider at Spark. It’s hard to see that view changing much on the back of another sub-par effort there.

Breakers forced into semifinal decider by Jackjumpers (Newstalk ZB)

NZ Breakers 78 Tasmania Jackjumpers 89 If the New Zealand Breakers are to secure their place in the NBL grand final, they will have to do it on their own c.

With Tasmania scoring the first points of the fourth quarter as well, the New Zealand side saw their five-point lead turn into a six-point deficit within three minutes. The Breakers were successful on just five of their 16 attempts in the first quarter, while Tasmania drained eight of 22. It was a different story in the second quarter for both sides. The third quarter followed a similar pattern. But just when it looked like they would take some momentum into the break with a three-point lead, a deep buzzer-beater from former Breaker Jarrad Weeks levelled the score at half-time. Nursing an injury to his left hand, the NBL’s sixth man of the year was limited in game one and put up just four shots.

Basketball: NZ Breakers clear on approach for semi-final decider ... (Newshub)

Their 89-78 loss to Tasmania JackJumpers means the teams will now travel to Auckland to play a series decider at Spark Arena for a spot in the Grand Final. The ...

Basketball: Crunch time for New Zealand Breakers as NBL semifinal ... (New Zealand Herald)

New Zealand Breakers coach Mody Maor was quick to admit his side were outplayed in their semifinal loss to the Tasmania Jackjumpers on Thursday night, ...

Nursing an injury to his left hand, the NBL’s sixth man of the year was limited in game one and put up just four shots. It’s a huge thing in the playoffs, and I’m happy to bring game three to Spark (Arena). They have overcome every challenge that’s been thrown at them, and I’m sure this one is going to be similar. The Jackjumpers responded and played great, we didn’t defend to the level we defence and our offence was a little bit stagnant. “We went through a really tough season and played well through it in order to earn home-court advantage. We have a very clear idea of how we do things on both sides of the floor.

Tasmania JackJumpers beat New Zealand Breakers to stay alive in ... (The New Daily)

Tasmania JackJumpers have forced a decisive third game in their NBL semi-final series against New Zealand Breakers, thanks to an emphatic 89-78 victory in.

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