Breakers lose season opener in overtime
The Breakers have fallen to a 101-97 overtime loss to Melbourne in a competitive clash.
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Otago ends Hawke's Bay's NBL season
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It's simple for Hawks: Win and they're in
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US basketball star sentenced to nine years in Russian prison
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Breakers sign one of world's best teen basketballers
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