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\nTall Blacks Flynn Cameron (L) with Australia Jaylin Galloway during the FIBA World Cup Qualifier – New Zealand Tall Blacks v Australia Boomers at TSB Arena, Wellington, on 1 December 2025.
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A buzzer beater finish by the Boomers has left the Tall Blacks heartbroken again<\/a>, but a technical issue meant some fans missed out on the tense final moments.<\/p>\n Australia beat New Zealand 79-77 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers on Monday night at the TSB Bank Arena.<\/p>\n A last minute play by 26-year-old guard Davo Hickey banked in a tough trifecta from the wing just before time expired, helping the Boomers complete the escape after finding themselves staring at a 67-57 deficit early in the final period.<\/p>\n However, some fans on the edge of their seats missed the exhilarating final moments.<\/p>\n Viewers reported coverage cut out on ESPN channel 60, Sky and Disney+, with one commenting on social media the live stream on Sky Sport went to ads, “then to some guys in a boat”.<\/p>\n On its TikTok channel, ESPN Australia\/NZ acknowledged the mishap: “We are aware that due to a technical issue at the end of the game was not seen for some viewers. We are investigating the cause and deeply apologise for the issue.”<\/p>\n But as one fan put it, the blunder “saved us from watching NZ choke again”.<\/p>\n DAVO HICKEY CALLED BANK. He gets the TISSOT Buzzer Beater to drop to deny the Tall Blacks of an upset! \u23f0#FIBAWC<\/a> x #StepItUpBoomers<\/a> | @BasketballAus<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZdAhDemHs7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWC) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n
DAVO HICKEY CALLED GAME.<\/p>\n