Jets produced Giant upset to grab second NZNBL win
MANAWATU Jets have claimed their second win of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season, defeating Nelson Giants by a single point in a unique sort of match. The Jets only won the first quarter as the Giants clawed their way back, with even a three-point jump shot on the buzzer closing the margin […]
Breakers collect tight home win to end Taipans’ season
NEW Zealand Breakers have started off their final round of the National Basketball League (NBL) 2021 season in style, claiming a six-point win over wooden spooners Cairns Taipans. In the Taipans’ final game of the year, the Breakers were made to earn the victory, trailing at half-time and the final break before finishing with a […]
2021 NZNBL Round 6 preview: Top of the table clash highlights huge round of action
ROUND 6 of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) tips off tomorrow night with plenty of exciting action predicted across the weekend which features a top of the table clash. NELSON GIANTS vs. MANAWATU JETS Thursday, June 3 @ 7:30pm Trafalgar Centre Two sides in the bottom four, but with very different win-loss records […]
NBL1 West wrap: Round 7
AS the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West competition continued over the weekend, both the men’s and women’s divisions had some classic contests, and we recap how all the games went down. WOMEN: A dominant final term from East Perth Eagles ended the unbeaten streak of Joondalup Wolves with a 17-point triumph at home. The Eagles […]
NBL1 North wrap: Round 3
THERE were a number of tight contests in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North, particularly in the men’s division as we recap some of the big results and top individual performances from Round 3 of the competitions. WOMEN’S: Brisbane Capitals survived a scare from Northside Wizards to stand up in the final term and record […]
United take home big win against Taipans ahead of top-of-the-table clash
MELBOURNE United have done what they needed to do, and claim the victory over last placed Cairns Taipans to put themselves in the best position for the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL) minor premiership. United go head-to-head with the only other team that can challenge them for the spot in Perth Wildcats, in what sets […]
Hawks swoop in on third with impressive win over 36ers
ILLAWARRA Hawks have swooped in on third spot on the National Basketball League (NBL) ladder after a 14-point victory over Adelaide 36ers at WIN Entertainment Centre yesterday. In front of more than 3000 people, the Hawks took control from late in the first term and led by as much as 19 points at the final […]
Sharks make it four consecutive wins as Rams punish Hawks late
SOUTHLAND Sharks and Canterbury Rams came away the winners in last night’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) contests, holding off Manawatu Jets and Hawkes Bay Hawks respectively to post victories. In what were relatively even contests, the Rams came from behind at the final break to overcome the Hawks, while the Sharks took control […]
Kings rule over United in double-overtime thriller
SYDNEY Kings have toppled Melbourne United in one of the games of the year to keep their playoff hopes alive, downing the ladder leaders by two points in an epic double-overtime National Basketball League (NBL) bout. In a must-win contest for the Kings to remain in contention, the home team secured the victory to move […]
Giants and Nuggets secure nail-biting wins as Sharks deflate Airs
TWO absolutely thrilling contests and one blowout were the summation of last night’s triple treat of New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) contests. Both the Nelson Giants and Otago Nuggets claimed victories in tight battles over Hawkes Bay Hawks and Auckland Huskies respectively, whilst the Southland Sharks showed no mercy in a 42-point hiding of […]
Saints go into overdrive in second half to claim huge Huskies win
WELLINGTON Saints have once again shown why they are the team to beat, answering a second quarter challenge from the Auckland Huskies, only to put the foot down and storm to a massive 31-point victory in last night’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Saints headed into the home clash at TSB Bank Arena […]
Nuggets storm past Bulls in four-quarter performance
OTAGO Nuggets have recorded a strong 21-point win over Franklin Bulls to record their fourth win of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season and record a positive percentage base. The Nuggets won all four quarters against the Bulls in the Round 5 clash, getting up 103-82, with the first half doing the bulk […]
