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Auckland Tuatara

04-11 15:30

115 - 95

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Auckland Tuatara

115

Franklin Bulls

Auckland Tuatara

Franklin Bulls

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO67%

59%TO

Foul

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