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NBL: Breakers homecoming marred by Hawks steal in heartbreaking loss in Wollongong – Stuff.co.nz
After 153 days in Australia, the Breakers arrive in Auckland to family and friends still rueing a two-point loss against Illawarra.
The New Zealand Breakers fell agonisingly short of ending their stay in Australia with a win, going down 73-71 to the Illawarra Hawks in an NBL thriller.
The Breakers flew home on Sunday after being forced to spend the past 153 days away from family due to coronavirus-enforced travel restrictions.
And they could’ve celebrated by getting on the plane with a win, having fought all the way back from 15 points down to claim the lead midway through a tense final quarter.
The Breakers were finally able…
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