NBL Round 3: Jackson-Cartwright shines as Breakers and Taipans secure key victories

In recent NBL action, the New Zealand Breakers have demonstrated dominance through standout performances by Parker Jackson-Cartwright. Jackson-Cartwright recorded 116 points across two Round 3 wins, including a 67-point game against the Adelaide 36ers, which stands as the highest single-game score of the NBL27 season. The Breakers secured an 88-72 victory over the 36ers, aided by Jackson-Cartwright’s 27 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds.

In a major upset, the Cairns Taipans defeated Melbourne United 107-95. Despite a 40-point performance from former NBA player Cole Anthony, Cairns overcame a 12-point third-quarter deficit with a 35-14 fourth-term surge. Key contributors for the Taipans included Keanu Pinder with 27 points and Jaylon Brown, Reyne Smith, and Jack McVeigh, who all scored 20 or more.

Additionally, the South East Melbourne Phoenix secured a 113-96 home win against the Illawarra Hawks. Led by Nathan Sobey’s 24 points, the Phoenix utilized a strong three-point shooting performance to overcome an early deficit and extend their season momentum.