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    Breakers basketball coach Petteri Koponen is hailing his ANBL side's defensive effort in limiting Hawks centre JaVale McGee during their 117-88 opening victory for the season in Auckland

    Breakers basketball coach Petteri Koponen is hailing his ANBL side's defensive effort in limiting Hawks centre JaVale McGee during their 117-88 opening victory for the season in Auckland


    The three-time NBA champion was held to 19 points and three rebounds.

    Koponen says a team showing was needed.



    In addition, a historic passing night from guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright with a club record 17 assists helped the Breakers snap an 0 and 4 winless run.

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     27 Sep: Breakers centre Sam Mennenga believes coach Petteri Koponen's comments on the team's conditioning are valid heading into tonight's NBL basketball contest at home against the Perth Wildcats
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