Kai Sotto registered his best game of the season so far on his second season in NBL Australia.

However, the Adelaide 36ers still absorbed a 99-70 loss against the New Zealand Breakers at their homecourt.

Still, the Filipino center led the 36ers with team-high 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting off the bench, while adding five rebounds in just 14:17 minutes on the floor.

Antonius Cleveland contributed 14 points, five boards, and two assists, while Craig Randall and Robert Franks both had 11 markers.

Jarrell Brantley and Barry Brown Jr. led the Breakers with 22 points.

Adelaide will try to bounce back in Sunday on their road game gainst South East Melbourne Phoenix.