Breakers coach Paul Henare. Photo GettyNew Zealand Breakers coach Paul Henare rejected suggestions his team was happy to finish fourth and take on minor premiers Melbourne United in the NBL semi-finals. Henare poured cold water on the theory the Breakers "tanked" this weekend's final games against two teams not in the finals. The Breakers suited up eight players in Sunday's loss to Sydney, with Edgar Sosa, Alex Pledger and Kirk Penney all absent. "The feeling is still the same as it's been all season - we feel like we're going to win it," Breakers guard Jordan Ngatai said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 18, 2018 20:26 UTC