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\u200dLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.<\/a><\/p>\n >> Visit Game Centre<\/a> |\u00a0Download the free NBL App now<\/a><\/p>\n Talking points<\/p>\n Hawks building Led by JaVale McGee and Tyler Harvey, the Hawks are hoping to build on that win by putting the Breakers to the sword at home. With Davo Hickey returning and new import QJ Peterson, will the Hawks rise from here?\u200d<\/p>\n Mennenga for MIP? Whether it\u2019s from outside, or battling down low in the post, Mennenga has been filling it up from everywhere so far. It will be a big test against McGee, but the young star has shown he\u2019s up for any challenge.<\/p>\n What they’re saying<\/p>\n Hawks coach Justin Tatum on what new import QJ Peterson will bring to his squad: “On the court, in a couple of our practices, he was just showing what his capabilities are.<\/p>\n “We understand that his legs are not all the way there yet. His conditioning is really solid, but not to a point where he can play a significant amount of minutes [against the Breakers]. But he has been pushing himself every day, and it’s exciting.”<\/p>\n Breakers co-captain Reuben Te Rangi on the club’s Indigenous Round jerseys: “It\u2019s bringing my culture and my club together as we take on the Aussies.”<\/p>\n Missing in action<\/p>\n Illawarra Hawks New Zealand
\u200dIt takes a lot of character to go into RAC Arena undermanned and grind out a win against the Wildcats \u2013 and that clutch win from the Hawks might be all that is needed for them to turn their season around. <\/p>\n
\u200dSam Mennenga might just be the leading candidate for the Most Improved Player, as the Kiwi big man has begun the season in impressive fashion. <\/p>\n
“He has shown a ton of energy since arriving here. He is really trying to get to know the players and has watched a lot of film on who we are before he arrived.<\/p>\n
“To be back in a BNZ Breakers singlet is special, but to wear one that so proudly represents my Whakapapa is a feeling of immense pride.<\/p>\n
Sam Froling – Achilles – TBC<\/p>\n
No injuries listed<\/p>\n