2025-11-22
New Zealand won by 6 points, overcoming a 10-point deficit entering the fourth quarter. Cairns shot 48.5% from the field and 42.4% from three, led by Jack McVeigh’s 35 points on 12-of-21 shooting. The Taipans posted a 59.1% effective field goal percentage but struggled with free throw rate, attempting only 36.4% of their shots as free throws. New Zealand’s margin of victory was powered by superior rebounding, specifically offensive rebounds, which provided second-chance opportunities and fueled their comeback. The Breakers’ offensive efficiency was nearly identical to Cairns' at 59.2%, but they converted those possessions into points more effectively in the fourth quarter. Cairns' defense held New Zealand to 25 points in the final period, but the Breakers' timely scoring, including a 3-pointer with 1:33 remaining, proved decisive. New Zealand’s 42-28 rebounding edge, including 10 offensive rebounds, was a critical factor in their win.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Jack McVeighJ. McVeigh (#9) | 40:00 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 12-21 | 57.1 | 5-12 | 41.7 | 6-6 | 100.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | -6 |
| ⭐ Andrew AndrewsA. Andrews (#12) | 37:08 | 23 | 2 | 9 | 8-16 | 50.0 | 1-3 | 33.3 | 6-6 | 100.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| ⭐ Mojave KingM. King | 23:38 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3-7 | 42.9 | 3-6 | 50.0 | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | +1 |
| ⭐ Kyrin GallowayK. Galloway (#14) | 33:26 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2-6 | 33.3 | 1-4 | 25.0 | 3-3 | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -8 |
| ⭐ Marcus LeeM. Lee (#24) (C) | 15:35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 25.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -8 |
| Lachlan BarkerL. Barker (#38) | 18:08 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3-4 | 75.0 | 2-3 | 66.7 | 1-3 | 33.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -12 |
| Admiral SchofieldA. Schofield (#5) | 23:50 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2-6 | 33.3 | 1-3 | 33.3 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | +8 |
| Mawot MagM. Mag (#3) | 08:21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 |
| TEAM TOTALS | - | 96 | 28 | 21 | 32-66 | 48.5 | 14-33 | 42.4 | 18-24 | 75.0 | 3 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 23 | - |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Sam MennengaS. Mennenga (#3) | 30:20 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 7-15 | 46.7 | 1-4 | 25.0 | 7-13 | 53.9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +6 |
| ⭐ Izaiah BrockingtonI. Brockington (#8) | 26:23 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 6-9 | 66.7 | 0-2 | 0.0 | 10-11 | 90.9 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +21 |
| ⭐ Parker Jackson-CartwrightP. Jackson-Cartwright (#6) (C) | 33:00 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 7-15 | 46.7 | 2-7 | 28.6 | 4-6 | 66.7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | +3 |
| ⭐ Karim LopezK. Lopez (#1) | 20:17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 6-8 | 75.0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +3 |
| ⭐ Rob Baker IIR. Baker II (#9) | 23:26 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3-6 | 50.0 | 2-5 | 40.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +17 |
| Carlin DavisonC. Davison (#21) | 19:26 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3-4 | 75.0 | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 |
| Reuben Te RangiR. Te Rangi (#7) | 20:50 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2-3 | 66.7 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 |
| Izayah Le'AfaI. Le'Afa (#4) | 12:20 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1-1 | 100.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 |
| Taylor BrittT. Britt (#5) | 06:56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +3 |
| Robert LoeR. Loe (#15) | 07:08 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0.0 | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 |
| TEAM TOTALS | - | 102 | 42 | 21 | 35-65 | 53.8 | 7-25 | 28.0 | 25-34 | 73.5 | 10 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 21 | - |
| Team | eFG% | TOV% | ORB% | FT Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 59.1% | 12.6% | 8.6% | 36.4% |
| New Zealand | 59.2% | 13.0% | 28.6% | 52.3% |
eFG% (Effective Field Goal %): Adjusts FG% for 3-pointers being worth more
TOV% (Turnover Rate): Turnovers per 100 possessions (lower is better)
ORB% (Offensive Rebound Rate): % of available offensive rebounds grabbed
FT Rate: Free throw attempts relative to field goal attempts