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    He almost didn't play, yet Colton Iverson's proved to be the key cog that's driven the New Zealand Breakers to a dramatic overtime victory in the Australian NBL

    He almost didn't play, yet Colton Iverson's proved to be the key cog that's driven the New Zealand Breakers to a dramatic overtime victory in the Australian NBL


    The big American dropped 10 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, helping the Breakers to a 81-76 win over Brisbane Bullets.

    Iverson injured his ankle and admits he didn't think he was going to play.

    He didn't pack the shoes he usually wears at games, something that surprised coach Dan Shamir .



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