The Auckland Tuatara suffered a shocking 78-131 defeat at the hands of the Canterbury Rams in the New Zealand National Basketball League on April 26, 2025. This 53-point loss stands as one of the most one-sided results in recent NBL NZ history, with the Rams delivering an absolutely breathtaking offensive display. Canterbury was unstoppable from the opening tip, shooting an incredible percentage from both inside and outside the arc. They set a league record for points in a half and continued the onslaught after the break, leaving the home Tuatara side shell-shocked. Auckland had no defensive answers and struggled to score against the Rams' swarming