The New Zealand Breakers are currently facing challenges in their NBL season, having secured only one victory out of their first five games. Dillon Boucher, the President of Basketball Operations for the Breakers, recently spoke with Sport Nation’s Millsy and Guy to address the team’s struggles and explore strategies to improve their performance.
Boucher pinpointed the inability to close out games as a critical issue impacting the team’s performance. Reflecting on the latest home loss against the South East Melbourne Phoenix, where the Breakers squandered a 12-point lead, he expressed his disappointment. “We really thought we had that one,” Boucher remarked, highlighting the team’s recent pattern of losing games despite having significant leads.
His focus is on not only understanding the nuances that lead to these losses but also on identifying ways to maintain their competitive edge throughout the match. “We’ve had two games now where we’ve had significant leads and just haven’t been able to hold onto it,” he added, emphasizing the need for the team to sustain their performance during crucial periods.
As the Breakers prepare to compete against the Tasmania JackJumpers this Friday night at 7:30 PM at Auckland’s Spark Arena, there is hope that the team can learn from their recent experiences and turn their season around. Fans are eager to see if the Breakers can bolster their strategy and emerge stronger from these setbacks.