it amazes me that this game is not played on TV tonight, why 10 or the NBL doesn't see this as a 'must see' game astounds me! Hopefully they prove me wrong... But wouldn't this game help sell the NBL even more with a quality crowd and stadium and the 2 best teams going at it. Seems a no-brainer to me!

Of the three games on tonight, it's the one that is meaningless. Don't worry, there'll be at least one more televised Perth home game this season, but more likely 2-3 of them.

This game may not affect the standings, but it is far from meaningless.

OK, I take that back. Looks like the Cats are taking it easy.

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Damian Martin has been ruled out of tonight's top-of-the-table clash against NZ due to a heel injury. #RedArmy

I'd be backing the Breakers, even if Martin was playing, to me they are the better team, and play the better style which will help them win.

The breakers would have to be odds on favourites to 3 peat at this stage, cant see anyone beating them in a playoff series, unless something happens to Cedric.

As much as many of us Aussies wouldnt want a NZ team winning, i was of that opinion the last couple of years, im actually sort of going for the Breakers a huge fan of Jackson, Abercrombie, Vukona, CJ, Webster and like the way they go about it.

If the GF series was against anyone but Perth, I'd cheer on the Aussie team, just over Perths attitude and the way they go about it, making the league very scrappy. Some of the scores and shooting % in games they have played have made it very unattractive to watch at times, which is not good for the league. But my head would think Breakers against anyone.

Sadly i thought the Hawks could have given them a shake before all the injuries and would have loved to see a Hawks v Breakers GF series, would be entertaining, 2 talented well coached teams going about it the right way, without the dirty tactics, to me thats the true test of a team/coach can you win without playing dirty, Breakers and Hawks can, can Perth?

Same as most teams v Goorj teams in the past, and the reason why teams like the 36ers did regularly beat them in the playoffs is they played propper basketball at a high level, like the Breakers and Hawks (when fully fit) do now.

It's funny how people think the Breakers play 'clean' basketball. These guys have been around the world, they know all the tricks.

It may be meaningless as far as standings go, but for the NBL, this would be game to show if it wants to showcase the league at its best! 12,000+ people for a top of the table clash on the final round of the season - these games don't come around that often and certainly not infront of this size of crowd either.

Its not the end of the world though - I'll reserve my judgement on the TV schedule to see what Channel 10 decide to do for the finals - thats a greater concern...

"2 talented well coached teams going about it the right way, without the dirty tactics, to me thats the true test of a team/coach can you win without playing dirty, Breakers and Hawks can, can Perth?"

Hmm, two tribunal incidents in two weeks. One caused by a Hawk, the other where a Hawks was found guilty. Who exactly is the dirty team again?

Breakers paying $2.65..

Pretty long odds against a team missing their starting PG. Must say I am tempted.

Thanks alexkrad. Just spent $50 to guarantee his evening has a happy ending.

Nice work cats they win the series 3 to 1

Cats82 will b selabrating so muchh write noe. It woz a hell ove a gaem.

Congrats to the Cats on the win, will give them tons of confidence going into the finals.
Cory Webster with another decent scoring night the only positive for NZ.

Just asking, went to the game and perth was selling breakers jersys, i find that a bit odd and dissapointing. No disrespect to nz but if they had an nbl stand with every team that u can buy gear then fair enough. All in all was a good hit out for both teams and if jackson leaves webster will slot in fine his gettin better

Just asking, went to the game and perth was selling breakers jersys, i find that a bit odd and dissapointing. No disrespect to nz but if they had an nbl stand with every team that u can buy gear then fair enough. All in all was a good hit out for both teams and if jackson leaves webster will slot in fine his gettin better

Perth playing NZ. Heaps of kiwis in Perth. Heaps of Breakers fans at the game. Perth & NZ jerseys for sale. I'm really not seeing a problem with this scenario.
It's a little unusual to see, but only because there should be more of it, not less.
There were a lot of Breakers fans in the arena last night and the atmosphere was better for it.