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Franklin Bulls

06-27 15:30

79 - 93

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Ended79 - 93

10:00

The match begins

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10:00

This section begins

0-0

10:00

The jump ball begins

0-0

9:59

Carter successfully jumped the ball

0-0

9:59

Risetto failed the jump ball

0-0

9:46

Carter missed a floater for 2 points

0-0

9:43

Porto's offensive rebound - Kelman

0-0

9:32

Porto hits - Kelman

2-0

9:32

Whitt assisted

2-0

9:20

Ngatai scored a 2-point drifting layup

2-2

9:18

Stoddart committed a personal foul

2-2

9:18

Whitt was fouled

2-2

9:00

Whitt missed a three-pointer

2-2

8:57

defensive rebounds

2-2

8:45

Truangi made a passing error

2-2

8:45

Carter stole the ball

2-2

8:40

Carter scored a 2-point dunk

4-2

8:29

Murray missed a three-pointer

4-2

8:27

Boyd defensively rebounded

4-2

8:11

Porto's two-point floater was made by Kellman

6-2

8:11

Licetto committed a personal foul

6-2

8:11

Porto fouled—Kelman

6-2

8:11

Porto's first free throw was made by Kelman

7-2

8:00

Ngatai made a passing error

7-2

7:44

Porto's two-point floater was made by Kellman

9-2

7:44

Carter assisted

9-2

7:28

Robinson committed a personal foul

9-2

7:28

Telangi was fouled

9-2

7:21

Murray scored a 2-point drifting layup

9-4

7:06

Porto's two-point floater was made by Kellman

11-4

7:06

Whitt assisted

11-4

6:52

Terlangi missed a two-point shot

11-4

6:50

defensive rebounds

11-4

6:42

Robinson missed a three-pointer

11-4

6:38

Ngatai defensively rebounded

11-4

6:31

Truangi scored a 2-point drifting layup

11-6

6:23

Whitt missed a 2-point drive layup

11-6

6:19

Ngatai defensively rebounded

11-6

6:16

Licetto missed a floater for 2 points

11-6

6:12

Riseto grabbed offensive rebounds

11-6

6:10

Terangi hit a three-pointer

11-9

6:10

Riseto assisted

11-9

6:10

Pause

11-9

6:10

Porto substituted for Kelman

11-9

6:10

Robinson was substituted

11-9

6:10

Bigg was substituted

11-9

6:10

Anderson was substituted

11-9

6:10

Masters came on

11-9

6:10

Riseto came on for him

11-9

5:51

Boyd missed a two-point fadeaway jumper

11-9

5:47

Terangui defensively rebounded

11-9

5:42

Tata was substituted

11-9

5:42

Ngatai came on off

11-9

5:38

Tata committed an offensive foul

11-9

5:38

Tata made an attacking error

11-9

5:38

Bigg was fouled

11-9

5:36

Boyd missed a three-pointer

11-9

5:33

defensive rebounds

11-9

5:32

Bezant came on

11-9

5:32

Stoddart was substituted

11-9

5:24

Terangi hit a three-pointer

11-12

5:24

Bezant assisted

11-12

5:08

Whitt scored a 2-point shot

13-12

4:57

Murray hit a three-pointer

13-15

4:37

Anderson missed a three-pointer

13-15

4:34

Bigg grabs offensive rebounds

13-15

4:24

Carter scored 2 points on a floater

15-15

4:24

Tata committed a personal foul

15-15

4:24

Carter was fouled

15-15

4:24

Robinson was substituted

15-15

4:24

Boyd was substituted

15-15

4:24

Tata was substituted

15-15

4:24

Telangi was substituted

15-15

4:24

Saxony came on for him

15-15

4:24

Riseto came on for him

15-15

4:24

Carter made his first free throw

16-15

4:24

Whitt assisted

15-15

4:09

Murray missed a three-pointer

16-15

4:05

Offensive rebounds

16-15

4:05

Bigg committed a personal foul

16-15

4:05

Licetto was fouled

16-15

3:54

Riseto scored 2 points on a floater

16-17

3:54

Bezant assisted

16-17

3:37

Carter missed a floater for 2 points

16-17

3:34

Saxony defensively rebounded

16-17

3:26

Murray hit a fadeaway jumper for two points

16-19

3:23

Ngatai came on for the bat

16-19

3:23

Masters was substituted

16-19

3:10

Carter missed a floater for 2 points

16-19

3:05

Carter grabbed offensive rebounds

16-19

3:05

Carter scored

18-19

2:57

Anderson committed a personal foul

18-19

2:57

Murray was fouled

18-19

2:57

Boyd was subbed in

18-19

2:57

Carter was subbed out

18-19

2:46

Murray missed a three-pointer

18-19

2:43

defensive rebounds

18-19

2:43

Masters came on

18-19

2:43

Murray was substituted

18-19

2:29

Whitt made a passing error

18-19

2:29

Porto brought on Kelman

18-19

2:29

Bigge was substituted

18-19

2:09

Masters missed a three-pointer

18-19

2:07

defensive rebounds

18-19

2:07

Licetto committed a personal foul

18-19

2:07

Boyd was fouled

18-19

2:07

Saville came on

18-19

2:07

Whitt was subbed in

18-19

2:07

Bezant was substituted

18-19

2:07

Riseto came on for him

18-19

2:07

Stoddart came on

18-19

2:07

Truangi came on

18-19

2:07

Boyd made his first free throw

19-19

2:07

Boyd made his second free throw

20-19

1:55

Terangi made a mistake while dribbling

20-19

1:55

Robinson stole the ball

20-19

1:49

Saville hit a three-pointer

23-19

1:49

Porto's assist - Kellman

23-19

1:45

Pause

23-19

1:45

Carter was subbed in

23-19

1:45

Anderson came on off

23-19

1:45

Thompson was substituted

23-19

1:45

Telangi was substituted

23-19

1:38

Truangi came on

23-19

1:38

Thompson was substituted

23-19

1:28

Ngatai scored 2 points and made a floater

23-21

1:09

Porto's two-point floater was made by Kellman

25-21

1:09

Carter assisted

25-21

1:01

Truangi scored a 2-point drifting layup

25-23

45.0

Saxony committed a personal foul

25-23

45.0

Porto fouled—Kelman

25-23

45.0

Bezant came on

25-23

45.0

Stoddart was substituted

25-23

45.0

Murray was subbed in

25-23

45.0

Masters was substituted

25-23

45.0

Porto's first free throw was made by Kelman

26-23

45.0

Porto's second free throw was made by Kelman

27-23

29.0

Bezant hit a 2-point shot

27-25

6.0

Robinson missed a three-pointer

27-25

3.0

Murray defensively rebounds

27-25

3.0

Murray scored 2 points with a floater

27-27

3.0

Robinson committed a personal foul

27-25

3.0

Murray was fouled

27-25

3.0

Murray missed his first free throw

27-25

3.0

Carter defensively rebounded

27-25

0.0

End of the first quarter

27-27

Match Info

Whai delivered an impressive road performance, defeating the Franklin Bulls 93–79 in a New Zealand National Basketball League contest on June 27, 2026. The visitors used a balanced scoring attack and strong second-half shooting to overcome a competitive Bulls side and claim a crucial win.

Match Overview

The first half was tightly contested, with both teams trading baskets. Franklin Bulls held a narrow 44–42 lead at halftime, but Whai came out of the break with renewed energy. They tightened their defense and started hitting from beyond the arc, outscoring the Bulls 28–18 in the third quarter. The Bulls attempted to rally in the fourth, but Whai's lead was too large to overcome.

Turning Points

Third-quarter surge: Whai opened the second half on a 15–2 run, flipping the game completely.
Three-point barrage: Whai connected on 12 three-pointers, with four coming in the pivotal third quarter.
Foul trouble: Franklin's starting center picked up his fourth foul early in the third, limiting his minutes and affecting the Bulls' interior defense.

Standout Players

Whai guard Joshua Barnett had a monster game, tallying 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Forward Michael Tupuola added 20 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double. For the Franklin Bulls, Sam Harris scored a game-high 30 points, but he lacked sufficient help as the rest of the team shot just 38% from the field.

Statistics at a Glance

Whai: 93 points, 47% shooting, 34 rebounds, 19 assists, 8 steals.
Franklin Bulls: 79 points, 43% shooting, 31 rebounds, 14 assists, 5 steals.

Season Context

Whai improved to 9–7 with the victory, keeping them in the top half of the NZNBL ladder. The Franklin Bulls fell to 7–9, dropping them into a tie for sixth place. With several teams clustered near the playoff line, every win carries significant weight as the regular season enters its final stretch.