Source: Radio New Zealand
Adelaide 36ers celebrate victory over the New Zealand Breakers. David Rowland / PHOTOSPORT
A disastrous last few seconds has cost the Breakers as they were beaten by the Adelaide 36ers in their NBL game in Auckland.
The top of the table 36ers won the game 112-110 with a buzzer-beater in over-time.
The Breakers trailed by 10 points with three minutes remaining in regulation before captain Parker Jackson-Cartwright inspired his side and sent the game into extra time.
The Breakers were well placed for most of the overtime period, however they conceded a turnover when they failed to inbound the ball in time with just ten seconds remaining and leading by one.
Bryce Cotton then stepped up with a three-pointer with one second remaining to clinch the game and silence the local fans.
Karim Lopez, Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Izaiah Brockington all scored 21 points for the Breakers while Sam Mennenga had 20.
The Breakers are seventh on the table with a 10 and 17 record.
They play Melbourne United at home next Friday.
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