The New Zealand Breakers are a professional basketball team based in Auckland, New Zealand. They are a notable member of Australia's National Basketball League (NBL), standing out as the only non-Australian team currently competing in the league. The team utilizes multiple venues for its home games, with Spark Arena in Auckland serving as its primary location.
The team's historical significance is underscored by its championship success. The Breakers secured their first NBL championship in 2011 and successfully defended the title in the following two years, achieving a three-peat. They added a fourth championship to their record in 2015, cementing their status as one of the league's most successful franchises.
Recently, the New Zealand Breakers have been featured in sports news due to their ongoing schedule in the NBL. Multiple sports outlets have reported on their upcoming match against the Cairns Taipans, with headlines indicating the Breakers are considered the favored team. This is partly attributed to a reported four-game winning streak in their recent head-to-head meetings with the Taipans.
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