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NZ Breakers Make a Slam Dunk: Keeping Playoff Dreams Alive

Anthony Lamb - Basketball - Mody Maor - NBL - NZ Breakers - Playoffs - Zylan Cheatham

Kiwi side, NZ Breakers, secure a crucial 106-75 victory against Southeast Melbourne Phoenix, boosting their playoff aspirations in the NBL.

The NZ Breakers hit the basketball court with fervor, securing a dominant 106-75 victory against the struggling South East Melbourne Phoenix. Coach Mody Maor's challenge to the team paid off as they stayed in the top-six hunt with this crucial win in Auckland. With only two wins separating them from a playoff spot and seven games left in the season, the Breakers are determined to make a statement.

Led by American import Anthony Lamb's stellar performance with 31 points, the Breakers showcased their strength and determination at Spark Arena. The team's resilience shone through as they rebounded from a losing streak, sending a clear message that they are a force to be reckoned with in the NBL. Forward Zylan Cheatham's confidence in the team's ability to overcome challenges added to the renewed energy of the Breakers.

The victory not only kept the Breakers' playoff dreams alive but also galvanized the team for upcoming matches. With a solid performance throughout the game, the Breakers left no room for doubt about their determination to succeed. As the NBL season progresses, all eyes are on the Breakers and their potential to secure a spot in the top six.

In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, the Breakers cruised to victory, inflicting more pain on the hapless Phoenix. Anthony Lamb's standout performance of 31 points marked a memorable birthday celebration, reinforcing the Breakers' strong position in the league. Excitement mounts as the Breakers continue their quest for playoff glory, fueled by their recent success on the court.

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NZ Breakers v Southeast Melbourne Phoenix result: Breakers fuel ... (New Zealand Herald)

NZ Breakers 106 Southeast Melbourne Phoenix 75 During the week, NZ Breakers coach Mody Maor laid down a challenge to his side. With their chances of...

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Breakers stay alive by beating hapless Phoenix (NBL)

The NZ Breakers kept themselves right in the hunt for the top six with a 106-75 victory in Auckland against the struggling South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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Basketball: NZ Breakers end losing run, keep ANBL finals hopes ... (Newshub)

The Kiwi side sit just two wins outside the playoff spots with seven games to go.

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Breakers rebound with big NBL win over South East Melbourne (Stuff.co.nz)

At Spark Arena, Auckland: NZ Breakers 106 (Anthony Lamb 31, Mantas Rubstavicius 15, Parker Jackson-Cartwright 13, Will McDowell-White 13, Zylan Cheatham 10) ...

Forward Zylan Cheatham is adamant the Breakers can be ... (NZCity)

Forward Zylan Cheatham is adamant the Breakers can be galvanised by their turbulent Australian basketball league campaign, heading into tonight's match-up ...

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The Breakers survive by defeating the hapless Phoenix Pi News (PRO IQRA NEWS)

The New Zealand Breakers dominated from start to finish in a 106-75 home NBL win, letting their confidence and manpower inflict more pain on the South East ...

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Sixers and Breakers keep NBL top-six hopes alive (The Singleton Argus)

The race to finish in the NBL's top six has taken another twist with the New Zealand Breakers and Adelaide 36ers winning impressively to keep themselves in ...

American import Anthony Lamb has starred in the Breakers ... (NZCity)

American import Anthony Lamb has starred in the Breakers' thumping NBL win over South East Melbourne in Auckland.

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Sixers and Breakers keep NBL top-six hopes alive (Illawarra Mercury)

The race to finish in the NBL's top six has taken another twist with the New Zealand Breakers...

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Sixers and Breakers keep NBL top-six hopes alive (Blue Mountains Gazette)

The race to finish in the NBL's top six has taken another twist with the New Zealand Breakers and Adelaide 36ers winning impressively to keep themselves in ...

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Lamb stars as Breakers crush Phoenix to keep playoff dream alive (1 News)

Anthony Lamb celebrates birthday with NBL-best haul of 31 points and says: 'I know we have this in us'.

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NBL Round 16 Breakers stay alive by beating hapless Phoenix ... (ESPN.co.uk)

The New Zealand Breakers poured more pain on the down-on-confidence and manpower South East Melbourne Phoenix, dominating from start to finish in a 106-75 ...

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Breakers achieve NBL victory against South East Melbourne (Newstalk ZB)

American import Anthony Lamb has starred in the Breakers' thumping NBL win over South East Melbourne in Auckland. The New Yorker scored 31 points on his 26.

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Basketball: NZ Breakers coach Mody Maor takes aim at points ... (Newshub)

A 31-point win certainly helped his team's playoff chances in more ways than one.

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