Pouakai fly high over Hoiho in opening match
A DOMINANT first half from Mainland Pouakai has set up the title contender with a 10-point victory over Southern Hoiho in the inaugural match of the new Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa. Tipping off in a special standalone Wednesday night fixture, the Pouakai piled on 39 points to 26 in the opening half, and then survived a […]
2022 Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season preview
IN a new era for women’s basketball in New Zealand, the 2022 Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa tips off tonight. There are five teams competing for the prize this season, with a seven-round competition followed by a knockout finals series over two days. The top four sides will play finals, meaning the teams just have to avoid […]
Jets claw past wounded Hawks
MANAWATU Jets took full advantage of a Hawke’s Bay Hawks side that had a run of bad luck both pre and mid-game to secure a tight three-point win in a rare mid-week New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) fixture. The Jets never had it easy, but were able to set up the win with a […]
Giants stand tall, finish Round 9 on top
THERE is a new ladder leader in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) after Nelson Giants toppled fellow contender Hawke’s Bay Hawks to become the first side to record eight wins in the 2022 season. The Giants moved to an 8-3 win-loss record – with the Hawks going 7-4 – and in the process […]
Saints rise under new coach to stop Bulls
A RARE mid-season coaching change has paid dividends in a first-up performance with Wellington Saints incumbent Troy McLean leading his side to a 28-point win over Franklin Bulls in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NNZBL) yesterday. Anchored to the bottom of the table with just three wins for the season under previous coach Guy […]
Sharks snap seven-game NZNBL losing streak
IT was a long time coming, but Southland Sharks – who started the season 2-1 – snapped a seven-game losing streak from that point with a thrilling one-point victory over Canterbury Rams last night. The Rams – who were missing their entire coaching staff due to COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols – had their chances, […]
Airs win record-breaking shootout over Jets
IT was a night where records were broken, as Taranaki Mountainairs and Manawatu Jets put on a show for the crowds in an incredible 231-point clash in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The game recorded the highest individual team score with the Airs’ 131, whilst the 231 recorded points was also […]
Giants squash Tuatara in thrilling comeback
AFTER facing a deficit at the first two breaks, Nelson Giants fought back to post a five-point win over Auckland Tuatara in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The ladder-leading Tuatara took a six-point lead into quarter time and maintained a narrow two-point buffer at the main break, before Nelson stormed home […]
Second term blitz key to Ram-raid
A DOMINANT second term was the catalyst for Canterbury Rams to produce an 11-point victory over Otago Nuggets in last night’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) contest. The Rams trailed at quarter time, but soon took control, then survived a late comeback from the Nuggets during the 88-77 victory at the Edgar Centre in […]
Nelson’s Giant win over title contender
IT as the in that further proved Nelson Giants have what it takes to lift the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) trophy, defeating the in-form Otago Nuggets by 11 points at the Edgar Centre last night. The Nuggets looked in control throughout the first half to lead by eight points at the main […]
Tuatara clip Hawks’ wings in NZNBL win
AFTER losing to the Hawke’s Bay Hawks just two rounds earlier, Auckland Tuatara were able to exact revenge on their opponents, posting an 11-point win last night. The New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) title favourites were able to push past a gallant Hawks outfit on the back of a dominant performance from bigman Chris […]
Rams roll past struggling Saints
AN UNDERSTRENGTH Canterbury Rams have rolled past a struggling Wellington Saints outfit in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) despite a dominant triple-double debut from star Saints inclusion Xavier Cooks. The Saints had finally cracked through for their first win of the season last round, while the Rams sat at 4-3 in the middle […]
