Huskies fight back to post narrow win over Rams
AUCKLAND Huskies have fought back from an early deficit to post a five-point win over Canterbury Rams and keep in touch with the top few sides in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The Huskies trailed by eight points at quarter time, but won the final three quarters to swing the momentum […]
2021 NZNBL Round 8 preview: Top three clash among mid-table battles to open weekend of action
IT is getting towards the pointy end of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season, and there is plenty on the line in Round 8 of the competition. Some mid-table clashes, a top three battle and some last chances for lower sides in a weekend that is sure to promise plenty of excitement. AUCKLAND […]
Rams deflate Airs early as Saints produce record-breaking third term
TWO separate stunning single quarter efforts from Canterbury Rams and Wellington Saints proved to be the difference in their respective New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) clashes overnight. The Rams deflated the Taranaki Mountainairs in the opening term with a 37-point quarter to all but suck the life out of the contest on the road […]
Timmins’ triple-double leads Nuggets to win over Rams
A MASSIVE triple-double to big man Sam Timmins has helped Otago Nuggets grab an important win on the road and keep in touch with the top few sides in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). Sitting fourth heading into the contest, the Nuggets needed to grab the points to stay within striking distance of […]
2021 NZNBL Round 7 preview: Rams and Nuggets open round as Giants rest up
SIX games played out across four days will provide New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) fans with nine of the 10 teams running out on court this weekend, with Nelson Giants the only side putting their feet up this round. Otago Nuggets, Canterbury Rams and Manawatu Jets will all play a second match over Round […]
Saints and Sharks grab wins to extend stranglehold on top two spots
WELLINGTON Saints and Southland Sharks have grabbed wins in an action-packed night of New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) action, to extend their lead at the top of the table. The Sharks are running hot with a five-game winning streak, whilst the Saints bounced back from their first loss the night before – to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Double delight for NZNBL as three-point thrillers leave crowds on edge of their seats
TWO absolute thrillers left crowds on the edge of their seats in both Otago and Canterbury, with the Nelson Giants and Canterbury Rams winning their respective New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) matches against Otago Nuggets and Franklin Bulls. In what was a coincidental moment, both games finished with the score at 89-86, though the […]
Saints and Hawks continue unbeaten runs as Giants win first of three matches
WELLINGTON Saints and Hawkes Bay Hawks remained undefeated, and Nelson Giants won their first of three Round 4 matches in a blockbuster night of action in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The trio of clashes provided plenty of individual highlights and high-scoring efforts, with the Saints defeating Franklin Bulls by 29 […]
