Milton Keynes Breakers climbed into fifth position in the NBL 1 Table after picking up an impressive 103-87 win over Worthing Thunder on Saturday evening.
The win was anchored by impressive performances right throughout the team, with both Adrian Scaborough and Nate Robinson netting 25 points each during the victory. Robinson added five assists and five steals to his performance, with Scarborough contributing five rebounds and three assists during his 25-minutes on court. KJ Johnson played all but forty seconds and picked up 18 points to go with his 13 assists, with Chris Tawiah (16) and Kai Walker (12) also hitting double figures.
The win also saw a debut for Romario Spence, after the forward joined from London Elite, where he averaged 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists so far this season. Although starting on the bench, Spence did see minutes on the floor and picked up four points in his Breakers debut.
Despite the final scoreline, the Breakers didn’t have things fall their way in the first quarter as it was the Thunder who took a 28-25 lead into the second quarter. Billy Beddow, however, certainly used the right words during the interval as the Breakers outscored the Thunder 31-16 in the second quarter and never looked back after they stepped ahead.
The Breakers’ performance swung on a run of 15-0 in the second quarter, which was started by Nate Robinson’s lay up and finished with Blayne Freckleton’s three point conversion.
The Breakers once again put up an impressive third quarter performance as they scored 30 points to Thunder’s 16, but what would’ve disappointed Beddow is the performance in the closing 10-minutes. It was the Thunder who outscored the Breakers in the final quarter 27-17, and despite the victory the Breakers will be looking to ensure they close out on the front foot.
The Breakers’ victory was built on a combination of offensive efficiency and defensive resilience. Robinson and Scarborough’s contributions were monumental, but the team’s overall field goal percentage of 65% highlighted their collective shooting qualities. The Breakers also dominated the paint, scoring 60 points inside compared to Worthing’s 38, showing their physical superiority.
The Breakers’ field goal shooting was a decisive factor. They shot an impressive 65% from the field compared to the Thunder’s 48%, showcasing their shooting efficiency and better shot selection.
The Breakers attention now turns to their home clash against City of Birmingham Rockets this Saturday at Bletchley Leisure Centre. The two sides are separated by just two points in the table so it’ll no doubt be an entertaining affair, so make sure you grab your TICKETS HERE to avoid disappointment.
