As the New Zealand Breakers head into their game against the Brisbane Bullets, guard Reuben Te Rangi admits the team's ANBL challenges are starting to weigh heavily on their mindset. Currently, the Breakers hold a 3-9 record following a narrow seven-point loss to the Sydney Kings on Sunday.
Te Rangi highlights the mental strain caused by repeatedly finishing on the losing side.
"Continually ending up on the wrong end of scorelines takes a toll."
The team aims to overcome these difficulties and improve their performance in upcoming matches.
"The mental imprint of these results is starting to show on our team."
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Summary: Reuben Te Rangi acknowledges the psychological impact of the Breakers' challenging ANBL season as they seek to rebound from recent defeats.
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