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    High praise for Breakers teenage star Karim Lopez from coach Petteri Koponen after a crucial home win in basketball's NBL

    High praise for Breakers teenage star Karim Lopez from coach Petteri Koponen after a crucial home win in basketball's NBL


    They've come-from-behind in the fourth quarter for a 97-95 home victory over Melbourne United.

    NBA prospect Lopez scored 14 of the Breakers last 15 points to finish with a career-high 32.

    Koponen says he's pleased for the 18-year-old Mexican.



    BASKETBALL COVERAGE WITH BK'S TROPICAL WHOPPER. PINEAPPLE IN A BURGER. THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL WHOPPER YET

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     Other National News
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     06 Feb: Two-time Olympic medallist Ally Wollaston has clinched the Elite Road National Championship title in Cambridge
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     06 Feb: Wellington Phoenix manager Bev Priestman is weighing up the potential significance of a first time atop the women's A-League in club history
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     Today's News

    Cricket:
    To cricket's under-19 men's World Cup... 6:56

    Accident and Emergency:
    The death of a man who was pulled unresponsive from the water in Thames yesterday is being referred to the coroner 6:36

    Entertainment:
    Nicola Peltz Beckham's dad Nelson Peltz hopes she and Brooklyn have a "long, happy marriage" 6:31

    Entertainment:
    Chris Hemsworth no longer values "absurd" Hollywood awards or box office totals 6:01

    Accident and Emergency:
    Coastguard Thames says it was alerted to a report of a capsized vessel and two people in the water off Tararu Beach, at around 11.45am 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Ray Romano has been cast in a new "aspirational family drama" 21:31

    Rugby:
    Mark Robinson has closed his New Zealand Rugby chapter as he nears the beginning of his new gig with World Rugby 21:17

    Politics:
    Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages 21:07

    Entertainment:
    Ricky Martin has paid a glowing tribute to Bad Bunny following his Grammy success 21:01

    Entertainment:
    Jesy Nelson's experience of motherhood has been "so full-on" 20:31


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