Basketball: Wilkinson escapes ban

The Breakers' Gary Wilkinson. Photo / Richard Robinson

Breakers import Gary Wilkinson has escaped a ban and will play in game one of the NBL finals after facing the judiciary today.

The star forward was facing a potential suspension from the opening game against the Cairns Taipans on Wednesday after being involved in a scuffle in his side's game three semifinal victory over Perth last week

One News reports that Wilkinson will only be fined for his indiscretion, meaning the Breakers will be at full strength for their first appearance in the NBL finals.

- NZ HERALD STAFF