Vukona return sparks Giant win over Rams, ends four-game slide
THE Nelson Giants’ runaway fourth quarter has led to the ninth straight downfall of the Canterbury Rams in the 2020 Sal’s National Basketball League (NBL), as the return of Mika Vukona helped spark a strong performance, despite a limited run on the floor last night. NELSON GIANTS 13 | 29 | 22 | 16 (80) […]
Huskies hunt down Rams, earn first ever back-to-back wins
AUCKLAND Huskies can head home knowing what a winning streak feels like, earning back-to-back wins for the first time this season thanks to terrific three-point shooting which proved to be the difference in toppling a struggling Canterbury Rams outfit, 88-81. AUCKLAND HUSKIES 18 | 30 | 28 | 12 (88) CANTERBURY RAMS 24 | 12 […]
Rams hold on against fast-finishing Bulls
CANTERBURY Rams have set up a tantalising clash with fellow undefeated side Taranaki Mountainairs on Saturday after the Rams held on against a gallant Franklin Bulls outfit to win by three points in the 2020 Sal’s National Basketball League (NBL) last night. The Rams led by as much as 10 points at half-time, but had […]
Canterbury overcomes setbacks to Ram home win against Huskies
TWO of your first three draft selections ruled out for the season in the week leading up the 2020 Sal’s National Basketball League (NBL) competition? No worries for Canterbury Rams who stepped up last night to post an eye-opening 32-point win over Auckland Huskies. The Rams had to rejig the look of their side in […]
2020 Sal’s NBL Team-by-team lists
THE 2020 Sal’s National Basketball League (NBL) Showdown is ready and raring to go with all seven teams not having completed their lists for the upcoming season. The Player Draft was completed last Thursday, and while three days of Trade Period did not not see a move made, a couple of players had to change […]
NZNBL Player Draft: Team-by-Team picks
YESTERDAY the 2020 Sal’s National Basketball League (NBL) Player Draft was run and done with the 84 players who will take part in this year’s New Zealand NBL selected. Otago Nuggets made history being the first team to read out a drafted selection, taking Jordan Ngatai. The first five rounds were completed within an hour […]