
Basketball: Vital victory puts Breakers on course for tough matches ahead
The Breakers began a crucial stretch in the season in the best possible fashion last night, dispatching the Wollongong Hawks for a vital victory.
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
He leads the league in fouling while being the Breakers' most important player - two attributes which do not mix smoothly for Mika Vukona.
Gary Wilkinson knew it was coming. So did Dean Vickerman. The American's 31-point haul against Sydney surprised few within the club.
Holiday break means struggling side can regroup and aim high.
The Breakers face their toughest test of the season in Perth tonight but the battle on the court won't be the only competition taking place.
In an astonishing win tonight, it was Mika Vukona who stood-up for the Breakers in their win over the Melbourne Tigers sending the losing side home licking their wounds.
Friday's last-second loss to Adelaide offered a microcosm of what's gone wrong with the Breakers.
It may sound like pandering after their record dropped to 1-4 but this was one hell of a defeat for the Breakers.
Gary Wilkinson is heading back to the Breakers. The popular import will return to Auckland to replace fellow American Darnell Lazare who has been released by the club.