Kerron Johnson's free throw with 1.5 seconds left was enough to give the Breakers victory against the Dongguan Leopards. Photo / Getty
The Breakers won their second straight game to turn around a previously winless preseason, edging Chinese side Dongguan Leopards 82-81 at Hamilton's Claudelands Arena last night.
The game went down to the wire and a Kerron Johnson free throw with 1.5 seconds on the clock proved to be the winner,
with a half-court prayer from the Leopards going wide as the buzzer sounded.
The Leopards were much improved after their first up showing in New Plymouth and were once again led by former NBA player Donte Greene, who top-scored with 37 points.
But in the closing two minutes it was the Breakers with cool heads, as first Tom Abercrombie from the free throw line and then Daryl Corletto from long range made vital baskets to regain the lead, setting the stage for Johnson.
Breakers head coach Dean Vickerman was pleased with the hit out and the composure shown by his team down the stretch.
