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    Star forward Scotty Hopson's determined to lead the Breakers out of their dire predicament in their Australian Basketball League game against the Brisbane Bullets tonight

    Star forward Scotty Hopson's determined to lead the Breakers out of their dire predicament in their Australian Basketball League game against the Brisbane Bullets tonight


    The Breakers are second from bottom on the ladder with a three win nine loss record.

    Hopson's returning from a knee injury and acknowledges he needs to lead from the front.



    Tip off at Spark Arena is at 7-30.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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