The South East Melbourne Phoenix produced a stunning offensive display to crush the New Zealand Breakers 114-83 at Spark Arena on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This was a devastating performance from the Phoenix, who shot a remarkable percentage from the field and from three-point range to hand the Breakers one of their heaviest home defeats in recent memory. South East Melbourne set the tone early with a blistering first quarter, establishing a lead that only grew as the game progressed. The Breakers had no answer for the Phoenix's ball movement and scoring balance, with every player on the court contributing. The lopsided scoreline sent shockwaves through the league, re-establishing the Phoenix as a genuine title threat and dealing a severe blow to New Zealand's confidence and standing on the NBL ladder.