Taipans topple Breakers 86-84 as three-point shooting sinks leaders
Cairns beat New Zealand 86-84 in an NBL thriller, with Jaylin Galloway's three-point range the difference in the final quarter.
The New Zealand Breakers led for most of the game but Cairns found their rhythm from deep in the second half to win 86-84 in a one-basket heartbreaker. Jaylin Galloway returned from injury to hit three of five three-pointers for 18 points as the Taipans fought back.
The Breakers were sluggish in the second half after a strong opening, with their offence losing rhythm as Cairns heated up. Sam Mennenga led the Breakers with 22 points while Charles Bediako added 15 points and 10 rebounds, but a missed free throw and a close finish couldn't help.
The Breakers fall to 4-5 after completing five straight away games.
- Taipans 86 Breakers 84
- Final score
- 3 of 5 for 18 points
- Galloway three-pointers
- 22
- Mennenga points
- 4-5 after five straight away games
- Breakers record
Why it mattersThe loss hurts the Breakers' playoffs hopes after completing five straight away games to open the season.
AustraliaThe Cairns Taipans keep their own season alive with a strong home-court win in the Australian NBL.
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