Breakers co-captain Parker Jackson-Cartwright has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Adelaide 36ers.
Jackson-Cartwright suffered a blow to the mid-section in last night's game against Brisbane Bullets, and was taken to hospital for treatment.
While x-rays cleared any broken bones, severe bruising and pain will see him stay behind in New Zealand.
The American import only recently returned to action after sitting out five games with a suspension due to making contact with a referee.
He has been replaced in the playing roster by Kaia Isaac for the trip to Adelaide.
Tip off is at 6.30pm on Sunday.