Breakers edge Kings in thrilling one-point NBL Ignite Cup clash
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 12:33 · Archive
New Zealand's Breakers survived a late rally to beat Sydney Kings 102-101 in the NBL Ignite Cup at Canberra.
The Breakers led by 13 points with less than two minutes remaining, appearing set for a routine win. But Kings import Torrey Craig launched a remarkable comeback, draining three three-pointers in 40 seconds to cut the deficit to four points. Craig hit seven three-pointers in total, including four more in the final moments to bring Sydney within one at 101-99, but could not complete the upset as New Zealand held on for a 102-101 victory.
Sam Mennenga produced 27 points and 13 rebounds for the Breakers, while Carlin Davison added 20 points and 14 assists as a makeshift point guard. The pair proved the team could function without injured superstar Parker Jackson-Cartwright. Sydney's other scorers included Makuach Maluach with 19 points, Xavier Cooks with 18 and Kendric Davis with 17.
The Kings led 61-51 at halftime after dominating the second quarter, but the Breakers dominated the third term 24-12 to take control. Davison orchestrated an 8-0 run that stretched the lead to 98-85 before Craig's late assault nearly stole the game for Sydney.
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- Breakers survive late Kings rally in NBL nailbiterCarlin Davison and Sam Mennenga showed there's life without Parker Jackson-Cartwright for the Breakers by starring in a tense one-point win over Sydney.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 11:59
- Breakers survive late Kings rally in NBL nailbiterCarlin Davison and Sam Mennenga showed there's life without Parker Jackson-Cartwright for the Breakers by starring in a tense one-point win over Sydney.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 11:59
In this story: New Zealand Breakers · Sydney Kings · Sam Mennenga · Carlin Davison · Torrey Craig · Parker Jackson-Cartwright · Canberra
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