After beginning the season with a 3-7 win-loss record, the Breakers have extended their winning streak to four after edging out the Tasmania JackJumpers by five points.
The Breakers, who are now knocking on the door of the top six after their recent hot form, had to grind their way to victory in the end, after being down by as much as 12 points early in the contest.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright’s game high performance of 27 points was the catalyst for the Breakers’ narrow victory, as he was on fire from behind the arc with a 3-5 shooting performance.
Sean MacDonald did everything he possibly could for the JackJumpers, as he shot an outstanding 7-9 from the three-point range despite his team’s narrow defeat.
Sean MacDonald drains his 𝕊𝕀𝕏𝕋ℍ triple of the ball game 🎯
— NBL (@NBL) January 1, 2024
The man is having a career night 🤯
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The Breakers will look to extend their winning streak to five when they take on the Perth Wildcats at home on Sunday.
As for the JackJumpers, they’ll be looking for their first victory of the new year when they play the Cairns Taipans at home on Saturday.
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