Wells Pleased with Hard-Fought Road Win Over Breakers
Adelaide 36ers Head Coach Mike Wells described the victory over New Zealand Breakers as an “ugly win” but expressed satisfaction with his team's effort in securing the 83-79 triumph on the road at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch. This marked their first win at this venue in three attempts.
Bryce Cotton led the Sixers with 23 points, alongside five assists and two crucial steals, helping the team resist a late surge by the Breakers. Prior to this game, the Sixers had won three of their last four games against New Zealand, yet the Breakers had prevailed in each of their last five meetings.
Game Overview and Coach's Reflection
The match featured significant momentum shifts, but the Sixers ultimately prevailed, to the satisfaction of Coach Wells.
“I thought that was a really, really hard fought NBL game. On the road, you've got to kind of bite and scrap and do a whole bunch of things, and sometimes it's not perfect and it's not pretty, but we got the win.”
Wells noted the team's defensive performance, particularly in transition.
“We gave up 33 points in the second quarter, and they scored 32 for the whole second half. That's what we've been preaching about. I thought our transition defence was outstanding, particularly in the fourth.”
He praised the collective efforts of the players and acknowledged the toughness of the opponent.
“We had some really good efforts and big games from a lot of different guys. Of course, we want to clean it up a little bit at the end so it could be a little bit easier, but, you know, you give them credit, they fought, they scrapped, they fought, and we hung in there, and we got the win.”
Key Players and Stats
- Bryce Cotton – 23 points, 5 assists, 2 steals
- Final score: 83-79 in favor of Adelaide 36ers
- Venue: Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch
The Sixers showed resilience and strong defense to claim a difficult road victory against a persistent Breakers team.
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