New Zealand Breakers defeated Cairns Taipans 104–86 in the Australia, NBL - Regular Season on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Full highlights, player ratings and match statistics are available below.
Match Report — Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers
This Australia, NBL - Regular Season 2026 match between Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers has now concluded. The full-time score of 86–104 reflects the performance of both sides across 90 minutes of competitive Australia, NBL - Regular Season football. LCores tracked every goal, substitution, yellow card and red card in real time throughout this fixture. Use the Statistics tab above to review possession, shots on target, corners and fouls from this match. The Lineups tab shows both confirmed starting XIs, player ratings and substitutes used by each team.
Highlights — Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers 86–104
The Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers highlights video is available in the Highlights tab above. Highlights are typically uploaded within 1–3 hours of the final whistle. The video covers all goals, key chances and decisive moments from this Australia, NBL - Regular Season 2026 fixture. LCores provides free match highlights for all Australia, NBL - Regular Season games — no subscription needed.
Player Ratings & Performance — Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers
Individual player ratings for Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers from this match are available in the Lineups tab. Ratings reflect each player's contribution across the 90 minutes, based on goals, assists, key passes, defensive actions and overall performance data. Top performers from both Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers are highlighted in the formation view.
How to Watch Cairns Taipans vs New Zealand Breakers Live
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