Tasmania JackJumpers vs Breakers | Game Highlights | Round 5 | NBL27

Taran Armstrong put on a show with 32 points as the JackJumpers held off the New Zealand Breakers 98-92.

Armstrong was relentless attacking the rim, shooting 9/14 from the field and getting to the line 14 times (12 makes), adding 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. David Johnson gave a huge lift off the bench with 20 points and four triples, while Dakota Mathias was red hot from deep, knocking down 5/9 from three on his way to 17.

Will Magnay filled the sheet with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and Josh Bannan’s work at both ends earned him a game-high +13.

The Breakers shot 56.5% from the field behind a 36-point, 11-rebound night from Sam Mennenga, but pressure won out. Tasmania forced 18 turnovers, won the boards 42-37 and went 25/33 from the line to grind out the win.

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