New Zealand Breakers back on top, Adelaide 36ers end losing run

The three-time champions opened the round with a 77-66 win over the Perth Wildcats at Vector Arena on Thursday.

Ekene Ibekwe scored 18 points off the bench in the win.

On Sunday, the Breakers rallied to a 92-87 victory against Melbourne United at Hisense Arena.

The Adelaide 36ers ended a seven-game losing streak with a 90-77 thrashing of United on Friday night.

The Wollongong Hawks enjoyed an 82-77 win over the Sydney Kings and the Cairns Taipans beat the Townsville Crocodiles 77-61.

In the round's final game, Matthew Knight had a double-double of 16 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Wildcats past the 36ers 97-76.