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![Bulls end Otago Nuggets' NBL season](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_ad51aaf452d8400f8f0c1a0882c3deb6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_ad51aaf452d8400f8f0c1a0882c3deb6~mv2.webp)
Jul 14, 2024
Bulls end Otago Nuggets' NBL season
The Franklin Bulls tuned up for the NBL playoffs with a road victory over the Otago Nuggets.
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![Nuggets deny Giants, stay in playoffs race](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_cc57411419744ba48bef0cc1ba891e22~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_cc57411419744ba48bef0cc1ba891e22~mv2.webp)
Jul 6, 2024
Nuggets deny Giants, stay in playoffs race
The Otago Nuggets remained in the NBL playoffs picture with a crucial road victory in Nelson.
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![Airs hold off Bulls in top-four NBL clash](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_84059045ed4041d0acb0ff9de2a5701f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_84059045ed4041d0acb0ff9de2a5701f~mv2.webp)
Jun 24, 2024
Airs hold off Bulls in top-four NBL clash
The Taranaki Airs have taken a big step towards locking up the No 3 seed for the NBL playoffs.
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![Taranaki Airs defeat Nuggets on the road](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_0a13de3bb4184e13965363091c1a421f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_0a13de3bb4184e13965363091c1a421f~mv2.webp)
Jun 13, 2024
Taranaki Airs defeat Nuggets on the road
The Taranaki Airs immediately bounced back from their first loss in five NBL games.
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![Comfortable NBL wins for Saints, Nuggets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_32c7ceac2d0845fd9f0e91219073df3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_32c7ceac2d0845fd9f0e91219073df3c~mv2.webp)
Jun 9, 2024
Comfortable NBL wins for Saints, Nuggets
The Wellington Saints and Otago Nuggets have both eased to Saturday night NBL wins.
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![Nuggets end NBL losing streak; Bulls win](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_4676a6711b044fd9ad0057743a2dfdcd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_4676a6711b044fd9ad0057743a2dfdcd~mv2.webp)
Jun 3, 2024
Nuggets end NBL losing streak; Bulls win
The Otago Nuggets have ended a six-game losing streak just in time to give their NBL playoffs push a boost.
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![Taranaki Airs sink Nuggets lower in NBL](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_95eb0697b73742c6bd3025bf5593a067~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_95eb0697b73742c6bd3025bf5593a067~mv2.webp)
Jun 1, 2024
Taranaki Airs sink Nuggets lower in NBL
As the Taranaki Airs continue their ascent in the NBL, the Otago Nuggets continue their descent.
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![Rams overpower Saints; Sharks end streak](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_4aa69cddd66d4fb5aa73b103777d9127~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_430,h_323,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_4aa69cddd66d4fb5aa73b103777d9127~mv2.webp)
May 26, 2024
Rams overpower Saints; Sharks end streak
The defending champion Canterbury Rams have continued their charge in the National Basketball League.
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![Bulls ease by Hawks; Tuatara defeat Nuggets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_fc48e523bf4f415fb15410483e66c448~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_fc48e523bf4f415fb15410483e66c448~mv2.webp)
May 17, 2024
Bulls ease by Hawks; Tuatara defeat Nuggets
The Franklin Bulls and Auckland Tuatara enhanced their case for NBL playoffs byes with midweek wins.
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![Tuatara blowout Jets; Hawks top Nuggets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_e38139e4c2194262a4da5123faf873aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_e38139e4c2194262a4da5123faf873aa~mv2.webp)
May 12, 2024
Tuatara blowout Jets; Hawks top Nuggets
The Auckland Tuatara and Bay Hawks have scored home wins in Saturday night NBL action.
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May 10, 2024
Whai upset Nuggets; Rams deflate Airs
The Mid-North Whai have scored the biggest win of their inaugural NBL season.
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May 6, 2024
Saints, Nuggets too good for Jets, Giants
After six weeks, the National Basketball League is seeing some separation in the standings.
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May 3, 2024
First quarter charge takes Rams to win
The defending National Basketball League (NBL) champion Canterbury Rams appear to be finding their rhythm.
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![Tuatara, Rams, Saints pick up NBL wins](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_48953ee72b214189bd38d64376be94d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_48953ee72b214189bd38d64376be94d4~mv2.webp)
Apr 26, 2024
Tuatara, Rams, Saints pick up NBL wins
The Wellington Saints have moved to the top of the NBL standings after a close Anzac Day win.
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![Bulls take down Nuggets, move to 4-0](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_3443357c85f6493887f3fd8e72b999dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_3443357c85f6493887f3fd8e72b999dd~mv2.webp)
Apr 19, 2024
Bulls take down Nuggets, move to 4-0
The Franklin Bulls have established themselves as the team to beat in the NBL.
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![Nuggets top Saints; Airs rout Whai in NBL](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_2fd23e2e57154b5baeca51a6c52161c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_2fd23e2e57154b5baeca51a6c52161c6~mv2.webp)
Apr 13, 2024
Nuggets top Saints; Airs rout Whai in NBL
The Otago Nuggets needed a big second half to remained unbeaten to start the NBL season.
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![Nuggets cruise to home win over Jets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_622da657b2da4a2ca62c434d9d179278~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_622da657b2da4a2ca62c434d9d179278~mv2.webp)
Apr 6, 2024
Nuggets cruise to home win over Jets
The Otago Nuggets have defeated the Manawatū Jets 112-103 in a near wire-to-wire victory in NBL action.
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![NBL wins for Otago Nuggets, Taranaki Airs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b02d5_457d7210811e48f49d4e9fd0ed39508e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6b02d5_457d7210811e48f49d4e9fd0ed39508e~mv2.webp)
Mar 30, 2024
NBL wins for Otago Nuggets, Taranaki Airs
The Otago Nuggets and Taranaki Airs have opened their National Basketball League seasons with hard-fought wins.
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