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Auckland Tuatara
04-11 15:30
115 - 95
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Standings
Prediction
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Auckland Tuatara
34
19
26
36
115
Franklin Bulls
22
28
26
19
95
Auckland Tuatara
Franklin Bulls
2 points
29
20
3 points
10
14
Free Throws
27
13
Free Throws Rate
TO67%
59%TO
Foul
15
80
Ended115 - 95
10:00
The game begins
0-0
10:00
This section begins
0-0
10:00
Jump ball starts
0-0
9:58
Johnson jumped the ball successfully
0-0
9:58
Beagle failed to jump the ball
0-0
9:40
Johnson hit a 2-point step-back jumper
2-0
9:40
Robert Lowe assisted
2-0
9:21
Tai Pakaurangi missed a 3-point shot
2-0
9:16
Johnson defensive rebound
2-0
9:12
Carter committed a personal foul
2-0
9:12
Josh Dearing was fouled
2-0
9:12
Josh Deering missed the first free throw
2-0
9:12
Dead ball offensive rebound
2-0
9:12
Josh Dearing missed his second free throw
2-0
9:12
Robert Lowe offensive rebound
2-0
9:11
Robert Lowe hit a two-point throw
4-0
8:57
Whitter made a fumble on the ball
4-0
8:57
Robert Lowe steals
4-0
8:53
Biersto hit a 2-point drift layup
6-0
8:53
Riley assisted
6-0
8:38
Carter missed a 3-point shot
6-0
8:33
Johnson defensive rebound
6-0
8:26
Robert Lowe hit a 3-point shot
9-0
8:26
Byersto assisted
9-0
8:07
Whitt missed a 3-point shot
9-0
8:02
Byersto defensive rebounds
9-0
7:54
Biersto hit a 2-point drift layup
11-0
7:52
Pause
11-0
7:39
Boyd missed a two-point shot
11-0
7:39
Johnson defensive rebound
11-0
7:34
Robert Lowe hit a 2-point dunk
13-0
7:34
Johnson assisted
13-0
7:22
Tai Pakakaurangi hit a two-point shot
13-2
7:22
Boyd assisted
13-2
7:10
Johnson missed a two-point shot
13-2
7:04
Whittle defensive rebound
13-2
7:02
Carter hit a 3-point shot
13-5
6:49
Johnson missed a 3-point shot
13-5
6:47
Josh Dearing offensive rebound
13-5
6:42
Josh Dearing missed a 3-point shot
13-5
6:39
Carter defensive rebound
13-5
6:17
Carter hit a 3-point shot
13-8
5:54
Boyd committed a personal foul
13-8
5:54
Riley was fouled
13-8
5:53
Byersto replaced
13-8
5:53
Johnson replaced
13-8
5:53
Ioan replaced
13-8
5:53
Vodanovic was replaced
13-8
5:53
Tai Pakaurangi was replaced
13-8
5:53
Beagle replaced
13-8
5:53
Anderson replaced
13-8
5:53
Navafort replaced
13-8
5:53
Riley hit the first free throw
14-8
5:53
Riley missed his second free throw
14-8
5:53
Dead ball offensive rebound
14-8
5:53
Riley hit the second free throw
15-8
5:53
Robert Lowe assisted
14-8
5:46
Boyd missed a 3-point shot
15-8
5:42
Riley defensive rebound
15-8
5:36
Josh Deering hit a 2-point throw
17-8
5:15
Ioan committed a personal foul
17-8
5:15
Boyd was fouled
17-8
5:15
Boyd hit the first free throw
17-9
5:15
Boyd hit his second free throw
17-10
5:01
Robert Lowe missed a two-point shot
17-10
4:58
Navafort defensive rebound
17-10
4:54
Carter hit a 2-point drift layup
17-12
4:46
Navafort personal foul
17-12
4:46
Riley was fouled
17-12
4:46
Robert Lowe replaced
17-12
4:46
Josh Dearing replaced
17-12
4:46
Johnson replaced
17-12
4:46
Biersto was replaced
17-12
4:46
Jayland was replaced
17-12
4:46
Boyd was replaced
17-12
4:46
Riley missed the first free throw
17-12
4:46
Dead ball offensive rebound
17-12
4:46
Riley hit the second free throw
18-12
4:34
Carter hit a 3-point shot
18-15
4:34
Whitt assisted
18-15
4:15
Biersto missed a two-point breakthrough layup
18-15
4:11
Carter defensive rebound
18-15
4:02
Gelander missed a 3-point shot
18-15
3:59
Riley defensive rebound
18-15
3:58
Whitt committed a personal foul
18-15
3:58
Riley was fouled
18-15
3:58
Wilkie replaced
18-15
3:58
Riley replaced
18-15
3:49
Wilkie hit a 3-point shot
21-15
3:49
Vodanovic assisted
21-15
3:36
Whitt missed a two-point shot
21-15
3:36
Ioan cap
21-15
3:34
Anderson offensive rebound
21-15
3:34
Jayland made a mistake out of bounds
21-15
3:23
Ioan made a pass error
21-15
3:23
Navafore steals
21-15
3:11
Carter missed a 3-point shot
21-15
3:09
Defensive rebounds
21-15
3:09
Whitt replaced
21-15
3:09
Carter replaced
21-15
3:09
Boyd replaced
21-15
3:09
Freeman replaced
21-15
2:50
Freeman committed a personal foul
21-15
2:50
Vodanovic was fouled
21-15
2:49
Vodanovic hit the first free throw
22-15
2:49
Vodanovic hit the second free throw
23-15
2:49
Vodanovic hit the second free throw
24-15
2:28
Boyd hit a 2-point turnaround jumper
24-17
2:12
Wilkie hit a 3-point shot
27-17
2:12
Ioan assisted
27-17
1:57
Navafort hit a 2-point dunk
27-19
1:57
Gerrand assisted
27-19
1:48
Johnson hit a 2-point drift layup
29-19
1:48
Vodanovic assisted
29-19
1:38
Boyd missed a 3-point shot
29-19
1:35
Byersto defensive rebounds
29-19
1:26
Vodanovic missed a 3-point shot
29-19
1:22
Boyd defensive rebound
29-19
1:18
Boyd made a dribble error
29-19
1:18
Vodanovic steals
29-19
1:16
Josh Deering replaced
29-19
1:16
Ioan was replaced
29-19
1:16
Navafore replaced
29-19
1:16
Anderson replaced
29-19
1:16
Carter replaced
29-19
1:16
Beagle replaced
29-19
1:16
Biersto made an error out of bounds
29-19
1:12
Boyd missed a 2-point shot
29-19
1:09
Byersto defensive rebounds
29-19
1:00
Josh Dearing missed a 3-point shot
29-19
57.0
Carter defensive rebound
29-19
51.0
Gerrand hit a 3-pointer
29-22
51.0
Carter assists
29-22
34.0
Beag committed a personal foul
29-22
34.0
Johnson was fouled
29-22
34.0
Johnson hit the first free throw
30-22
34.0
Johnson hit his second free throw
31-22
23.0
Freeman missed a 3-point shot
31-22
17.0
Wilkie defensive rebound
31-22
2.0
Vodanovic hit a 3-point shot
34-22
2.0
Josh Dearing assists
34-22
0.0
The first quarter ends
34-22
Match Info
The Auckland Tuatara secured a commanding 115-95 victory over the Franklin Bulls in a high-scoring New Zealand National Basketball League clash at Eventfinda Stadium on Saturday afternoon. This result was a significant statement from the Tuatara, who used a dominant second-half performance to pull away from their local rivals and solidify their position near the top of the league table. The match was effectively decided by a blistering third-quarter run from the home side, which turned a competitive contest into a comfortable lead.
The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both teams trading baskets and the lead changing hands several times. The Tuatara held a narrow advantage heading into the main break. After halftime, Auckland came out with renewed defensive intensity, forcing a series of turnovers that fueled their fast break. They exploded on a 15-2 run to start the third period, extending their lead to over 20 points and effectively putting the game out of reach for the Bulls. The Tuatara's offensive execution was superb, with ball movement leading to high-percentage shots, while the Bulls struggled to find consistent answers on the defensive end.
A key focus point was the Tuatara's balanced scoring attack, with multiple players reaching double figures and sharing the playmaking duties. The Bulls' efforts were led by a strong individual performance from their import guard, but a lack of secondary scoring options made it difficult to mount a sustained comeback. The Tuatara's bench also provided a crucial spark, outscoring their counterparts significantly and maintaining the energy level throughout the contest. This depth proved to be a decisive factor in the match result.
With this win, the Auckland Tuatara collected two important points to strengthen their standing in the upper echelon of the NBL table, keeping pace with other championship contenders. For the Franklin Bulls, the loss sees them drop down the standings, highlighting areas for improvement as they look to bounce back in their next fixture. The head-to-head record between these two teams now swings further in Auckland's favor this season.
Post-match, the Tuatara coach praised his team's defensive adjustment at halftime, stating, "We challenged them to get stops and run, and they executed that game plan perfectly in the third quarter." The Franklin Bulls' manager acknowledged the tough loss, saying, "Their run took the wind out of us. We need to be tougher and more composed w