Jackson-Cartwright ruled out

New Zealand Breakers star Parker Jackson-Cartwright has been ruled out of Sunday’s clash with the Adelaide 36ers.

Jackson-Cartwright exited Friday’s game with Brisbane in the fourth quarter after a knock to the ribs. He was taken to hospital for treatment and while x-rays cleared any broken bones, severe bruising and pain will see him stay behind in New Zealand.

Kaia Isaac has replaced Jackson-Cartwright for the trip to Adelaide.

After the game, Breakers coach Petteri Koponen voiced his frustration at how Jackson-Cartwright was hurt.

"It's unfortunate of course and everybody we wish that everything will be fine with Parker and he will get healthy," Koponen said.

"But it's just unfortunate and when you don't call the fouls the next contact is going to be even harder, and we have been seeing some things like this all season and now our best got injured.

"This was a big moment obviously in the game and I just don't know how the referees don't make this call.

"It was in front of him and they hit him with a shoulder and probably broke his rib, and he's going to the hospital. He said there was no foul and I just don't understand how it wasn’t a foul.

"I've had this topic many times about Parker especially because he's such a fast guy and they are just not calling that contact.

"That one was so clear in front of the referee and it changed the game, and now he might be out for the rest of the season again without a foul called."