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Franklin Bulls

06-21 11:00

67 - 81

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Wellington Saints

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2 points

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TO65%

61%TO

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10:00

The match begins

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10:00

This section begins

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10:00

The jump ball begins

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9:59

Ariel successfully jumped the ball

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9:59

Carter missed the jump ball

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9:50

Leafa missed a three-pointer

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9:44

Boyd defensively rebounded

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9:40

Robinson missed a three-pointer

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9:38

Ingram defended the rebound

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9:28

Ingram missed a 2-point drive layup

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9:24

Porto defended the rebound - Kelman

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9:06

Carter missed a three-pointer

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9:03

Ariel defended the rebound

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8:56

Leafa scored 2 points and made a floater

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8:56

Harris assisted

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8:39

Whitt hit a 2-point stop-up jumper

2-2

8:25

Ingram missed a three-pointer

2-2

8:23

Offensive rebounds

2-2

8:04

Ariel hit a three-pointer

2-5

8:04

Ingram assisted

2-5

7:36

Whitt missed a three-pointer

2-5

7:36

defensive rebounds

2-5

7:32

Robinson committed a personal foul

2-5

7:32

Harris was fouled

2-5

7:24

Ingram scored a 2-point drifting layup

2-7

7:24

Harris assisted

2-7

7:06

Ariel committed a personal foul

2-7

7:06

Porto fouled—Kelman

2-7

6:50

Porto's 2-point shot missed—Kellman

2-7

6:45

Davidson defensively rebounded

2-7

6:44

Leafa scored 2 points and missed a layup on a drive

2-7

6:40

Davidson grabbed offensive rebounds

2-7

6:35

Harris missed a floater for 2 points

2-7

6:35

Carter blocked

2-7

6:31

Whitt defensively rebounded

2-7

6:29

Boyd hit a three-pointer

5-7

6:29

Carter assisted

5-7

6:14

Carter committed a personal foul

5-7

6:14

Ariel was fouled

5-7

6:14

Ariel made his first free throw

5-8

6:14

Ariel made his second free throw

5-9

6:14

Hunter was subbed in

5-9

6:14

Ariel was substituted

5-9

6:14

Yuri switched in

5-9

6:14

Le Afa was substituted

5-9

6:14

Leafa assisted

5-8

6:10

Whitt missed a 2-point drive layup

5-9

6:10

Ingram blocked

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6:05

Uly defensively rebounds

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5:49

Hunter missed a floater for 2 points

5-9

5:45

Hunter grabs offensive rebounds

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5:45

Hunter missed

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5:43

Carter defensively rebounded

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5:30

Davidson committed a personal foul

5-9

5:30

Whitt was fouled

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5:30

Porto substituted for Kelman

5-9

5:30

Boyd was substituted

5-9

5:30

Bigg was substituted

5-9

5:30

Anderson was substituted

5-9

5:20

Carter scored 2 points on a floater

7-9

5:20

Whitt assisted

7-9

5:13

Harris made a passing error

7-9

5:13

Whitt steals the ball

7-9

4:54

Anderson missed a three-pointer

7-9

4:52

defensive rebounds

7-9

4:30

Hunter missed a floater for 2 points

7-9

4:26

Uly grabs offensive rebounds

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4:26

Uly's hit

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4:11

Carter hit a three-pointer

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4:11

Whitt assisted

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3:57

Ingram missed a 2-point drive layup

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3:53

Harris grabbed offensive rebounds

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3:52

Uri hit a three-pointer

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3:52

Hunter assisted

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3:52

Pause

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3:50

Boyd was subbed in

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3:50

Carter was subbed out

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3:50

Ingram was substituted

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3:50

Davidson was substituted

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3:50

Leafa came on for him

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3:50

Harris was subbed in

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3:50

Ariel came on

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3:50

Qiong Jia was substituted

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3:33

Boyd missed a three-pointer

10-14

3:30

Uly defensively rebounds

10-14

3:13

Leafa scored 2 points and missed a layup on a drive

10-14

3:12

Ariel grabbed offensive rebounds

10-14

3:12

Robinson committed a personal foul

10-14

3:12

Ariel was fouled

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3:12

Carter was subbed in

10-14

3:12

Robinson was substituted

10-14

3:07

Bigg committed a personal foul

10-14

3:07

Uri was fouled

10-14

2:58

Hunter scored 2 points on a floater

10-16

2:58

Leafa assisted

10-16

2:43

Carter missed a three-pointer

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2:40

Boyd grabs offensive rebounds

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2:30

Bigg missed a floater for 2 points

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2:25

Hunter defensively rebounds

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2:13

Anderson committed a personal foul

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2:13

Jongjia was fouled

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2:13

Anderson came on off

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2:13

Bigge was substituted

10-16

2:13

Porto brought on Kelman

10-16

2:13

Tai switched in

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2:13

Qionga made his first free throw

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2:13

Qionga missed his second free throw

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2:13

Leafa assisted

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2:13

Ariel grabbed offensive rebounds

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2:11

Leafa missed a three-pointer

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2:05

Carter defensively rebounded

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1:48

Porto's 2-point floater missed—Kelman

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1:48

Hunter blocks

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1:44

Leafa defensively rebounded

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1:43

Boyd committed a personal foul

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1:43

Jongjia was fouled

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1:43

Saville came on

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1:43

Whitt was subbed in

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1:43

Hunter was substituted

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1:43

Uri was subbed out

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1:43

Ingram was subbed in

10-17

1:43

Harris was subbed in

10-17

1:43

Qionga missed his first free throw

10-17

1:43

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

10-17

1:43

Jonga made his second free throw

10-18

1:43

Leafa assisted

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1:17

Boyd missed a 2-point shot

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1:17

Harris blocked

10-18

1:17

defensive rebounds

10-18

57.0

Jonga hit a three-pointer

10-21

57.0

Leafa assisted

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50.0

Ingram committed a personal foul

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50.0

Boyd was fouled

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34.0

Harris committed a personal foul

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34.0

Carter was fouled

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34.0

Carter missed the first free throw

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34.0

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

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34.0

Carter missed his second free throw

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34.0

Ariel defended the rebound

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Jonga made a mistake while dribbling

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Porto intercepted - Kelman

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Boyd missed a three-pointer

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Ariel defended the rebound

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End of the first quarter

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Match Info

The Wellington Saints asserted their dominance in the New Zealand National Basketball League with a commanding 81–67 victory over the Franklin Bulls on June 21, 2026, in Auckland. The Saints controlled the game from start to finish, using a stifling defense and balanced scoring to snap a two-game losing streak.

Match Overview

Wellington jumped out to an early 12‑point lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Franklin managed to trim the deficit to single digits in the third quarter, but the Saints responded with a 10‑2 run to restore a comfortable cushion. The Bulls struggled to contain Wellington’s transition offense and perimeter shooting.

Key Moments

First-quarter blitz: The Saints opened with a 25–13 first quarter, fueled by three three-pointers from guard Tom West.
Bulls fightback: Franklin cut the lead to six early in the third, but a timeout by Wellington coach Mark Henry settled his team, leading to a decisive run.
Dagger three: With 4:34 remaining, Saints forward Liam Carter hit a step‑back three from the wing, pushing the lead to 18 and effectively ending any comeback hopes.

Standout Players

Wellington was led by Tom West, who scored a game-high 23 points on 8‑of‑14 shooting, including 5 three‑pointers. Power forward Jake Thompson added a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. For Franklin, guard Isaac Brown tallied 18 points and six assists, but received little support from his teammates.

Tactical Story

The Saints employed a aggressive full‑court press in the first half, disrupting Franklin’s ball movement and forcing 11 turnovers. Offensively, Wellington spread the floor and attacked the paint, drawing fouls and converting free throws. The Bulls struggled to find consistent scoring outside of Brown, and their interior defense was exposed by Thompson’s size.

Season Impact

Wellington improves to 12‑5 for the season, solidifying their position in the top three of the NBL standings. Franklin drops to 8‑9, slipping further from playoff contention. The Saints will look to build momentum as they prepare for a tough road stretch.