Nuggets clip Hawks’ wings, advance to semi
AFTER conceding an early lead, Otago Nuggets clicked into gear and answered every challenge a Hawke’s Bay Hawks outfit could throw at them, running out 11-point winners in the first match of the Final 6 series last night. In picking up the victory, the Nuggets not only stayed alive in the final series, but knew […]
Hawks soar into Final 6 with OT thriller
IT was the most fitting of circumstances, as Hawke’s Bay Hawks knocked off Canterbury Rams to book their place in the Final 6 last night. In front of home fans at Pettigrew Green Arena, the Hawks were able to bravely hold on against a Rams outfit giving as much as it got, and with a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bulls storm to thrilling win over Hawks
FRANKLIN Bulls have secured a thrilling four-point win over Hawke’s Bay Hawks to kick-off their New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) in style. The Bulls found themselves trailing at the first break, but then took control from the midpoint of the second term to never concede the lead again. Though it only got into double […]
NZNBL Round 1 preview: New season tips off
AFTER an extended off-season, the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) returns tonight, with the first of six games across the weekend. A total of 10 teams will begin their road for glory, with reigning premiers Wellington Saints and runners-up Hawke’s Bay Hawks among the title contenders. Newly renamed Auckland Tuatara enter the fold, with […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Hawke’s Bay Hawks
HAVING missed out on the ultimate prize by just two points, the Hawke’s Bay Hawks will be out for redemption during the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season. The Hawks went down to Wellington Saints 77-75 in the decider, but have remarkably not only retained the majority of their list, but deepened it […]
Cotton blitz lifts Wildcats over Taipans
A SECOND quarter domination from star guard Bryce Cotton helped lift the Perth Wildcats to victory over Cairns Taipans last night. At the 2:03 minute mark, the Taipans led by a game-high 18 points after Majok Deng capitalised off a steal and then dunked it. The Wildcats trailed by 14 points at quarter time after […]
NBL Team Overview: Cairns Taipans
THE upcoming season of the National Basketball League (NBL) is just around the corner, with the season opener slated for the 2nd of December. As the NBL Blitz pre-season campaign comes to a close, sides across the league will be finalising their preparations for their NBL22 campaigns. With that said, it is time for us […]
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, […]