Adelaide 36ers Triumph Over New Zealand Breakers in NBL Showdown
In an electrifying encounter at Christchurch's Wolfbrook Arena, the Adelaide 36ers demonstrated resilience and skill, overcoming a slow start to secure their first-ever victory at this venue. Led by Bryce Cotton, who scored a team-high 23 points, the Sixers improved their record to 7-2, narrowly defeating the New Zealand Breakers by four points.
Game Overview
The match opened with both teams struggling to find offensive rhythm, a sharp contrast to the Breakers' previous dominant 42-point win over Illawarra. The Breakers faced early difficulties in the first quarter, shooting only 6-of-18 from the field and 2-of-10 from beyond the arc.
Despite an initially slow scoring start, Bryce Cotton led Adelaide with nine points in the opening quarter. The Sixers ended the first term ahead 22-14, benefiting from strong rebounding and controlling the boards 17-7.
Second Quarter Turnaround
The New Zealand Breakers regained momentum in the second quarter, fueled by Izaiah Brockington's explosive performance. After scoring just three points in the first quarter, Brockington surged with 13 points in the second, sparking a 33-point quarter for the Breakers.
"The Breakers struggled significantly in the first quarter, shooting just 6-of-18 from the floor and 2-of-10 from three-point range."
"Bryce Cotton, who scored a team-high 23 points, led the Sixers with nine points in the first quarter."
"After a mere three points in the first quarter, Brockington erupted for 13 points, propelling the Breakers to a staggering 33-point second quarter."
This thrilling match marked a memorable chapter in the NBL season as Adelaide secured a hard-fought victory on foreign ground.
Summary: The Adelaide 36ers overcame early struggles to defeat the New Zealand Breakers 7-2 in an exciting NBL clash, led by Bryce Cotton’s 23 points and strong rebounding.