Breakers stun Kings 102-101 as Davison posts career night
Carlin Davison's 20 points and 14 assists led New Zealand Breakers to a 102-101 road win over defending champion Sydney Kings.
The 23-year-old marked his 50th NBL game with a career-best performance on both scoring and playmaking. Carlin Davison became the first Breaker ever to record that five-stat combination in one game.
The Breakers trailed by 10 at the main break but turned the game into a nail-biter, leading by as many as 13 in the second half. Sam Mennenga added 27 points and 13 rebounds.
Sydney fought back inside the final two minutes with Torrey Craig hitting four three-pointers, but time ran out. The win moved the Breakers clear first place in the Ignite Cup with 12 of 14 possible points.
- 20
- Davison's points
- 14
- Davison's assists
- 23 years old
- Davison's age
- 27 points and 13 rebounds
- Mennenga's double-double
Why it mattersThe Breakers proved they can beat the competition's best away from home and Davison showed he can lead a team in a tight finish.
AustraliaThe New Zealand Breakers are leading the NBL's in-season Ignite Cup and their playmaker Davison is shaping up as a key asset for the Australian basketball league.
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