The New Zealand Breakers avenged last weeks loss to the Melbourne Tigers with a 79-74 win on home turf last night.
In the absence of Kirk Penney, C.J. Bruton stepped to the fore and carried the NZ attack with 32 points. The Breakers actually trailed for the majority of the contest but relentless defence headed by Tony Ronaldson and Thomas Abercrombie kept them close. Melbourne led at every change, holding a 21-16 edge after one that was stretched to a 39-30 advantage by halftime before it was cut to 54-52 with three quarters done.
Early in the fourth term Bruton connected on two bombs from behind the arc, giving New Zealand an advantage it did not relinquish in a scrappy finish to the match.
Rick Rickert had a 16 point, 8 rebound, 4 assist night in support of Bruton. Ronaldson had 8 points and 4 rebounds to go with his tough post defence while Abercrombie grabbed 5 boards to go with his 8 points.
Sam Mackinnon and Daryl Corletto paced the Tigers with 13 points each and Mark Worthington added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to the total.
More NBL action is up on the weekend, be sure to have a look.
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