From down and out late in the third quarter, the Manawatu Jets sparked life back into their NBL season.

Three-point shooting the difference as the Canterbury Rams take down the Taranaki Airs in New Plymouth.

The Hawke's Bay Hawks have gone back to the top of the NBL standings but had to battle to get there.

The Manawatu Jets finish strong to earn their first win of the National Basketball League season.

Bulls, Hawks, Saints, Nuggets and Airs make late big-name additions ahead of NBL season.