If the Breakers are tough to tackle when Tom Abercrombie is out of form, they are almost unbeatable when the Tall Black plays like he did on Friday night.

Some Tom Abercrombie magic delivered the New Zealand Breakers a remarkable 82-78 NBL victory over the Crocodiles in Townsville last night.

The Breakers hold a dubious record that stands out like the lanky Alex Pledger in a crowded shopping mall.

Tom Abercrombie may be below his all-star best this season, but he's hoping this weekend's All-Star Game will prove a catalyst for a comeback.

Breakers coach Andrej Lemanis described Cedric Jackson's efforts against Cairns as a "quiet 32 points" - but would his recent feats have created any noise in the loudest of basketball landscapes?

The most dangerous team in the Australian NBL may be the Breakers the week following defeat. The Breakers came out with a vengeance against the Cairns Taipans at Vector Arena last night, clinching the game by the third quarter before strolling to a 21-po

A 15-point lead in Homebush was a challenge the defending champions couldn't overcome, with the Kings claiming their first victory over the Breakers in eight games.

The accolades are flowing for Cedric Jackson, the New Zealand Breakers point guard regarded as the best player in the NBL.

Going by the form guide, the New Zealand Breakers should breeze past the Sydney Kings across the Tasman tonight.

Breakers' assistant coach Dean Vickerman believes it is time to look for a new path against their fiercest rivals.