Pre season favourites the New Zealand Breakers will seek revenge for last weeks road loss in Melbourne when they face the Tigers tonight in New Zealand. Unfortunately the task will be more difficult without top gun Kirk Penney who suffered a slipped disc in his back during a Wednesday morning training session. Penney is expected to miss at least a week of NBL action.
With that in mind the Breakers are still hoping to avenge the loss to the Tigers on their home court and will provide stiff competition. All in all I will go out on a limb and pick the Breakers by 3 points in a thriller.
In other Round Three NBL action this week Perth will host the Gold Coast to open the home side of the Wildcats campaign. Look for the Wildcats to be tough in Perth and win by 12 points or more.
Townsville will be without sharp shooter Mark Cedar when they visit Adelaide Friday night. I'm taking Adelaide due to their home court advantage by 6 points or so.
On Saturday night, Townsville will continue their road swing when they drop in on the Melbourne Tigers. Look for the Tigers to win this one by 8 points. The other Saturday night catch will see Cairns visiting Wollongong where the Hawks will prevail by 10 points.
Get out and watch some of the action if you are in any of the areas hosting matches this week. There is always a good atmosphere and a bit of excitement to boot. The NBL, it's Not Bad Lately!!!
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