The Cairns Taipans beat the New Zealand Breakers 86–84 at Cairns Convention Centre on Sunday 25 October, according to the National Basketball League’s match report. Jaylin Galloway scored 18 points and supplied six assists on his debut for the club.

New Zealand led 46–39 at half-time. Cairns narrowed the gap in the third quarter and moved in front during the fourth before holding on for a two-point win. Jack McVeigh also scored 18 for the home side; Sam Mennenga led the Breakers with 22.

The result lifts Cairns to a 5–4 record.

Source: National Basketball League match report, based on AAP coverage, 25 October 2026: https://league.nbl.com.au/news/jaylin-galloway-stars-as-taipans-edge-breakers

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