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End of Third Quarter
The Taipans are holding on, with their lead now down to 8. Trice continues to cause trouble for the Breakers but he will need some help if the Taipans want to complete the upset.
The Breakers need either Webster or Penney to step up in the final quarter. Their offense hasn’t looked great so far but their defense is looking tough to handle.
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q3
Mitchell hits a wild bank shot to finish the third quarter.
Breakers 57
Taipans 65
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q3
Mitchell hits a tough lefty hook shot then Stockton draws a foul on the moving screen.
Breakers 55
Taipans 65
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q3
Both second units are on the floor. This is the chance for the Breakers make a run. 2.06 to go in the third quarter.
Breakers 53
Taipans 65
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q3
Trice hits a layup and then a 3 ball to get the Taipans going again. He has 23 points.
Breakers 53
Taipans 65
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q3
Timeout with 4.03 to go. The Taipans offense looks tired and the Breakers are coming hard. Did the Taipans go too hard too early?
Breakers 53
Taipans 60
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q3
Webster hits the fastbreak layup. Taipans without a score in the last 3 minutes.
Breakers 53
Taipans 60
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q3
Penney with the dime to Mitchell to bring the Breakers within 9.
Breakers 51
Taipans 60
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q3
Jawai is fouled again down low after a nice Trice wraparound pass. The big man hits both free throws. He’s 8 for 8 from the line.
Breakers 46
Taipans 60
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q3
The Breakers start the second half well but Gliddon knocks down another 3 to get the momentum back.
Breakers 42
Taipans 56
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Halftime
The Taipans have been clicking on all cylinders so far and hold a strong 15 point lead. Travis Trice has been unstoppable on the offensive end, supported well by Gliddon and Jawai. As a team they’re shooting 58%. Can they keep it up in the second half and stage another dramatic upset?
The Breakers need to crash the boards and get some second chance points to get their offense going. David Stockton has continued his good form but he needs the big men to make better position and finish strong near the basket. Corey Webster has been inconsistent so far but has the potential to take over and get the Breakers back in the game.
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
Vukona hits a nice reverse layup and the first half comes to an end.
Breakers 38
Taipans 53
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
The Breakers can’t buy a 3 or a rebound right now.
Breakers 36
Taipans 53
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
Trice hits the step-back.
Breakers 36
Taipans 51
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
Trice hits the layup but misses the free throw to complete the And-1. The Taipans are threatening to break this wide open with 2 minutes until the halftime break.
Breakers 36
Taipans 49
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
The Taipans get the offensive rebound and Trice hits another 3.
Breakers 32
Taipans 45
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
Vukona with the And-1! The crowd isn’t happy with the continuation call on the basket.
Breakers 31
Taipans 42
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
Timeout with 4.40 left. Gliddon, Trice, Worthington and Jawai are all contributing. The Taipans are on top.
Breakers 29
Taipans 41
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
Worthington hits a 3 after some good ball movement and the crowd are starting to feel it. Vukona hits a 2. The Breakers are just hanging on here.
Breakers 29
Taipans 41
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
Gliddon with the contested 3!
Breakers 27
Taipans 38
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
6.26 to go. Penney is fouled on the drive and hits both free throws. Jawai goes to the bench for a breather.
Breakers 27
Taipans 35
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
Jawai is fouled hard down low. The Breakers are struggling to stop the big man once he plants himself under the basket.
Breakers 25
Taipans 35
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
Webster turns it over and Trice beats everyone down the court for an easy layup. Webster hits a 3 to respond.
Breakers 25
Taipans 33
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q2
Timeout with 7.53 to go. The Taipans are hitting their shots and the Breakers keep making some unusual errors.
Breakers 23
Taipans 31
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11
Q4
The Breakers hit the scoreboard first off a Worthington turnover.
Breakers 59
Taipans 65
Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers NBL: Taipans by 11