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With an Ekene Ibekwe-inspired 79-71 win at the Cairns Convention Centre last night, the Breakers moved to second spot in the Australian NBL by grabbing their third victory across the Tasman.

After an arduous stretch of six games in 17 days, the Breakers have no fear heading into this weekend's Sunshine Swing.

The Breakers followed their best defensive performance of the season with one of the worst to lose against Adelaide this afternoon.

After watching his side dominated defensively by the Breakers, Townsville coach Shawn Dennis delivered bad news for the rest of the league.

The Breakers bounced back from a few underwhelming efforts to tame the Townsville Crocs and provide a treat for the home fans on Halloween night at Vector Arena.

It should surprise few to learn Cedric Jackson has been struggling with an elbow injury.

The Breakers would have found little appealing about their afternoon’s work in Wollongong — aside from the result.

The Breakers are hoping lessons from the last two losses will help them get back to winning ways against Wollongong today.

The positivity surrounding the Breakers' fast start to the season took another hit tonight, being narrowly edged by the table-topping Cairns Taipans.

The difference between the Breakers' championship years and last season's slump could be assessed by what the side did following a loss.

A week after punishing defending champions Perth on their own court, the Breakers dismantled reigning runners-up Adelaide in stunning style at Vector Arena tonight

CJ Bruton might not be the only Breaker returning for tomorrow night's home opener at Vector Arena.

Impressive though the first quarter was in their win over Perth, the Breakers would have taken equal encouragement from their efforts in the fourth.

The seeds for the Breakers' big opening-night 80-70 win over the defending champion Perth Wildcats were planted during an offseason that transformed the club from also-rans to title contenders.

The Breakers looked like their old selves in dominating Perth at the start before hanging on at the end to announce their renewed intentions for the Australian NBL crown.

New signings have strengthened the Breakers' stocks of big men, but a fully fit Alex Pledger could be their best addition in that position.

The Breakers hope a quartet of recruits and a trio of changes can inspire them out of the Australian NBL basement and back to the top.

Two-time ANBL championship winner Cedric Jackson is excited to be back with the Breakers and looking forward to reuniting with his old teammates this season.

The Breakers added another piece to the roster jigsaw for the coming Australian National Basketball League season by signing Australian combo-guard Rhys Carter on a one-year deal.