Breaker's coach Paul Henare is looking forward to seeing how the Breakers perform next Thursday when they host NBL ladder leaders Melbourne United, owners of a seven-game win streak.. Photo: Getty ImagesSix losses in nine games might not qualify as a genuine slump, but New Zealand Breakers coach Paul Henare's admits to growing concern about his team's recent form. The Breakers were beaten 90-79 by the Illawarra Hawks on Saturday night in Wollongong, leaving them with a 12-7 record after winning nine of their first 10 games. "The Hawks deserved to win, but for whatever reason we can't sustain discipline or momentum and it's an issue right now," Henare said. Henare is looking forward to seeing how the Breakers perform next Thursday when they host NBL ladder leaders Melbourne United, owners of a seven-game win streak. Henare believes former NBA player Christmas, boyfriend of Michael Jordan's 25-year-old daughter Jasmine, will be a good fit for the Breakers.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 13, 2018 17:37 UTC