The Wellington Saints and Otago Nuggets have both eased to Saturday night NBL wins.

As the Taranaki Airs continue their ascent in the NBL, the Otago Nuggets continue their descent.

The defending champion Canterbury Rams have continued their charge in the National Basketball League.

The Auckland Tuatara and Bay Hawks have scored home wins in Saturday night NBL action.

After six weeks, the National Basketball League is seeing some separation in the standings.

The Wellington Saints have moved to the top of the NBL standings after a close Anzac Day win.

The Franklin Bulls have established themselves as the team to beat in the NBL.

The Otago Nuggets needed a big second half to remained unbeaten to start the NBL season.

The Otago Nuggets have defeated the Manawatū Jets 112-103 in a near wire-to-wire victory in NBL action.

The Otago Nuggets and Taranaki Airs have opened their National Basketball League seasons with hard-fought wins.