Isaac
Years ago
Critical game for Illawarra if they have any chance remaining. NZ might only need to get this to feel that much more confident of a post-season?
Your tip?
MACDUB
Years ago
Why is Rakeem Christmas only playing 15mpg;
Looks like he has been in foul trouble; but still how does R.Loe play more minutes than him?
Anyway; as to a tip; I think it will go into OT with Hawks sneaking a win.
Manu Fieldel
Years ago
I get that in sport there is a lag in how a fan views the level of a team's play, but come on lads! Let's drop this perception of New Zealand being a really good team. Since the 9-game win streak they are a whopping 4-8. They ain't on the level any more.
Hawks to romp.
Ash
Years ago
If NZ are going to be anywhere near competitive come finals time then then need to start getting themselves into some sort of form.
The Hawks are still a sneaky (but unlikely) chance at taking the breakers spot in the top 4 and it starts with tonight.
3 games still to be played between these two and there is currently a 3 game difference so it really is do or die for the Hawks, win to close the gap or lose and start planning those holidays.
Tom
Years ago
Penny, Abercrombie, Ili and 3xBigs are key for us. I expect Sosa and Newbill to lift if they let the game come to them. Be aggressive but don't do too much.
Hawks win tonight the pressure is on the breakers Sunday - especially with United twice next week. . On these doubles the team playing at home first has the advantage.
NZ's morale must be at an all time low after getting thumped by the mediocre Wildcats. Even at home I think they will struggle with the Hawks.
Manu Fieldel
Years ago
Conger is bad defensively and stops the ball offensively. Overrated
Manu Fieldel
Years ago
Ah yes, the ol' Greek wedding reception/snake charmer music. Go Hawkies
rabbit59
Years ago
what a choke ,leading bu +10 to get stomped in the last minutes
ukaussie
Years ago
hawks aren't a playoff team , a bunch of loosers
Hawks been crap all season, to many overrated plodders in the team. Need fresh blood and more athleticism.
Manu Fieldel
Years ago
AJ ruined the season for them. 100 per cent BAN
LoveBroker
Years ago
Are the Hawks still a chance for the playoffs even if NZ loses both of their next 2 games?
ukaussie
Years ago
they ruined their season in a lapse of 5 minutes getinng outrebounded and owned in the first minutes of the 4th
Zodiac
Years ago
Conger is really the only one on that team that can hold his head high.
The Hawks have been very disappointing this season and a cleanout needs to happen now. Too many guys that wouldn't make any other team's roster.
It was dangerous to write the Breakers off - they have all the pieces to perform at a high level.
Integrating Christmas has clearly been challenging, but we finally saw Loe / Christmas and, in particular, Vukona / Pledger. That was the difference inside and on the glass. I felt Henare was proactive, rather than reactive, and if they can build on that on Sunday they could gain some much needed momentum before the playoffs.
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