New Zealand Breakers v Brisbane Bullets: everything you need to know
New Zealand Breakers meet Brisbane Bullets, Friday 5:30pm (NBL). Brisbane Bullets have won 8 of the 14 meetings with New Zealand Breakers since 2022.
The big picture
New Zealand Breakers come in 9th on the ladder; Brisbane Bullets are 6th. Brisbane Bullets are the side higher up the table.
New Zealand Breakers are 7–9 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 89.8 points for and 90.4 against.
Brisbane Bullets are 7–8 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 96.9 points for and 101.6 against.
Form
New Zealand Breakers have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tasmania JackJumpers 77–79.
Brisbane Bullets have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Melbourne United 92–120.
New Zealand Breakers have lost their last five.
Head to head
These sides have met 14 times on our records since 2022: New Zealand Breakers 6, Brisbane Bullets 8.
Last time out (2026-27, Round 1), Brisbane Bullets won 88–85.
Biggest margin between these two: New Zealand Breakers by 37 points in 2022-23 (116–79).
Players to watch
For New Zealand Breakers, watch Sam Mennenga (23.4 points a game, 119 rebounds in 2026-27) and Parker Jackson-Cartwright (17.2 points a game, 45 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Brisbane Bullets, watch Nate Hinton (16.7 points a game, 84 rebounds in 2026-27) and Tyrell Harrison (16.4 points a game, 112 rebounds in 2026-27).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Brisbane Bullets have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
