Second quarter Ram raid deflates Airs
A MASSIVE 29 points to 11 in the second term of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) has resulted in Canterbury Rams moving up to second on the table after seeing off the challenge of Taranaki Mountainairs by 12 points at TSB Stadium. The Airs held a five-point lead the first change, but an […]
Hyrum Harris’ Hawks deflate Airs
RETURNING to the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) for another season, Hyrum Harris was able to make an immediate impact for the Hawke’s Bay Hawks in a 16-point win over Taranaki Mountainairs. Tipping off Round 2 with Harris returning to the fold after missing the opening round, the Hawks stormed to a huge 23-point […]
Airs bounce back to fly high over Jets
A DOMINANT first half performance from Taranaki Mountainairs has seen them produce a 21-point victory over Manawatu Jets, bouncing back from their earlier loss to Auckland Tuatara. The Airs raced away to a 13-point lead at quarter time and blew it out to 20 by the main break. Though the Jets put up a fight […]
2021 NZNBL team review: Taranaki Mountainairs
IN the wake of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) coming to a close over the weekend, Draft Central will run through each of the 10 competing sides to look at the key stats and players of the 2021 season. The series begins with Taranaki Mountainairs. SEASON SUMMARY: Position: 10th Wins: 2 Losses: 15 […]
Huskies secure Final Four spot after hard-fought win over Airs
AUCKLAND Huskies have secured the last spot in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Final Four after producing a tough six-point victory over the last placed Taranaki Mountainairs. The Huskies needed to win to see off challengers below them, and they did just that despite missing talented stars Chris Johnson and Dontae Nance. A […]
Saints, Hawks Final Four preparation continues as Rams hold off Giants in overtime
WELLINGTON Saints and Hawkes Bay Hawks have continued their strong seasons to grab wins against the bottom two sides of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL), whilst Canterbury Rams kept their Final Four aspirations alive with an overtime victory over Nelson Giants. Both the Saints and Hawks had no troubles over their respective opponents, […]
2021 NZNBL Round 11 preview: Ladder defining clashes take centre stage
IT is going to be another action packed round in the New Zealand National Basketball League with a couple of sides getting to ply their trade out on court twice this round as the ladder continues to shape up heading towards the back end of the season. The Saints will be keen to retain top […]
NZNBL Round 10: Friday night
IT was an action packed Friday night of New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) with three big games as Southland Sharks, Wellington Saints and Auckland Huskies took out the win in each of their respective matches. Canterbury Rams (81) defeated by Southland Sharks (92) The second placed Sharks imposed themselves against Canterbury Rams claiming an […]
2021 NZNBL Round 10 preview: Top four battles headline the round
ROUND 10 of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) commences tonight with some ladder defining clashes headlining the round. With the finals inching closer and closer now is the time for the sides to hit their stride and start to rally some much needed momentum. Canterbury Rams vs. Southland Sharks Friday, July 2 @7:30pm […]
Rare Air for Wynyard’s Taranaki with upset win over Jets
A DOMINANT double-double performance from Tai Wynyard has seen the Taranaki Mountainairs claim an impressive 11-point win over Manawatu Jets in last night’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) clash. The Airs only had one win coming into the match, but doubled that total in last night’s bottom two battle, overcoming a Jets side missing […]
