Dominant first and third quarters boost the Wellington Saints to their third win of the NBL season.

Franklin Bulls, Tauranga Whai and Taranaki Airs pick up victories on day two of the Westside Blitz tournament.

Back near full-strength, the Taranaki Airs rolled to another road win in the National Basketball League.

The Taranaki Airs immediately bounced back from their first loss in five NBL games.

A complete dominance on the boards has seen the Taranaki Airs blow away the Bay Hawks.

The National Basketball League has developed into four distinct tiers at the regular season's mid-point.

The Mid-North Whai have scored the biggest win of their inaugural NBL season.