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Manawatu Jets

07-13 15:00

120 - 113

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Nelson Giants

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H2H

Team

Total

Manawatu Jets

120

Nelson Giants

113

Manawatu Jets

Nelson Giants

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO79%

65%TO

Foul

Ended120 - 113

10:00

The match begins

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10:00

This section begins

0-0

10:00

The jump ball begins

0-0

9:58

Poplar successfully jumped the ball off

0-0

9:58

Lukkonen failed to jump the ball

0-0

9:44

Webster missed a three-pointer

0-0

9:41

Lukonen defensively rebounded

0-0

9:26

Milner hit a three-pointer to Smith

0-3

9:26

Gaitling assisted

0-3

9:04

Poplar missed a three-pointer

0-3

9:00

Gaitling defensively rebounded

0-3

8:47

Hunter scored on a 2-point drifting layup by Perrott

0-5

8:34

Poplar hit a two-point shot

2-5

8:34

Webster assisted

2-5

8:24

Hunter hit a three-pointer to Perrott

2-8

8:14

Poplar made a passing error

2-8

8:14

Hunter steals - Perrott

2-8

8:03

Hunter missed a 2-point shot - Perrott

2-8

7:59

Lukkonen grabbed offensive rebounds

2-8

7:59

Lukonen missed

2-8

7:58

Lukkonen grabbed offensive rebounds

2-8

7:58

Lukkonen missed a two-point shot

2-8

7:56

Lukonen hits the mark

2-10

7:56

Lukkonen grabbed offensive rebounds

2-8

7:42

Poplar hit a two-point shot

4-10

7:42

Webster assisted

4-10

7:34

Hunter hit a three-pointer to Perrott

4-13

7:34

Gaitling assisted

4-13

7:30

Pause

4-13

7:19

Webster missed a two-point shot

4-13

7:16

Gaitling defensively rebounded

4-13

7:08

Gaitlin missed a two-point shot

4-13

7:04

Poplar defended the rebound

4-13

6:56

Sander missed a three-pointer

4-13

6:54

Milner defensively rebounded - Smith

4-13

6:46

Webster committed a personal foul

4-13

6:46

Lukkonen was fouled

4-13

6:43

Hunter passed the ball over - Perrott

4-13

6:43

Webster made a steal

4-13

6:38

Sander scored a 2-point dunk

6-13

6:38

Webster assisted

6-13

6:16

Hunter passed the ball over - Perrott

6-13

6:16

Webster made a steal

6-13

6:00

Lukkonen came on

6-13

6:00

Lukkonen was substituted

6-13

5:58

Poplar missed a three-pointer

6-13

5:55

Hunter defensively rebounded - Perrott

6-13

5:48

Poplar committed a personal foul

6-13

5:48

McNaught was fouled

6-13

5:35

Gaitlin missed a two-point shot

6-13

5:32

Sander defended the rebound

6-13

5:32

McNaught committed a personal foul

6-13

5:32

Sander was fouled

6-13

5:32

Matthews was substituted

6-13

5:32

McNaugh was substituted

6-13

5:22

Webster missed a two-point shot

6-13

5:22

Lukonen blocked the shot

6-13

5:18

Hunter defensively rebounded - Perrott

6-13

5:17

Hunter hit a 2-point shot to Perrott

6-15

5:08

Small hit a three-pointer

9-15

5:08

Webster assisted

9-15

4:51

Lukkonen scored 2 points

9-17

4:51

Gaitling assisted

9-17

4:28

Webster missed a two-point shot

9-17

4:24

Lukonen defensively rebounded

9-17

4:19

Hunter hit a 2-point shot to Perrott

9-19

4:19

Webster committed a personal foul

9-19

4:19

Hunter was fouled—Perrott

9-19

4:19

Milner replaced Smith

9-19

4:19

Gettering was substituted

9-19

4:19

McNaugh came on

9-19

4:19

Lukkonen came on

9-19

4:19

Hunter made his first free throw—Perrott

9-20

4:11

McNaught committed a personal foul

9-20

4:11

Webster was fouled

9-20

4:11

Wood was subbed in

9-20

4:11

McNaugh was substituted

9-20

4:04

Small scored a 2-point dunk

11-20

3:48

Lukkonen missed a three-pointer

11-20

3:45

Matthews grabbed offensive rebounds

11-20

3:44

Hunter missed a three-pointer by Perrott

11-20

3:40

Matthews grabbed offensive rebounds

11-20

3:38

Matthews missed a three-pointer

11-20

3:34

Offensive rebounds

11-20

3:34

Richards came on

11-20

3:34

Poplar was substituted

11-20

3:21

Lukkonen missed a two-point shot

11-20

3:18

Webster defensively rebounded

11-20

3:05

Small hit a three-pointer

14-20

3:05

Webster assisted

14-20

2:43

Lukkonen missed a two-point shot

14-20

2:40

Richards defended the rebound

14-20

2:37

Small hit a two-point shot

16-20

2:37

Webster assisted

16-20

2:35

Pause

16-20

2:35

Milner substituted on Smith

16-20

2:35

Lukkonen was substituted

16-20

2:18

Wood missed a three-pointer

16-20

2:15

Small defended the rebound

16-20

2:10

Sander hit a 2-point stop-and-jump shot

18-20

1:45

Gaitling came on

18-20

1:45

Hunter replaced Perrott

18-20

1:45

Gaitlin missed a three-pointer

18-20

1:45

defensive rebounds

18-20

1:45

Due to a personal foul by Wood

18-20

1:45

Small was fouled

18-20

1:38

Small missed a 2-point shot

18-20

1:35

Webster grabbed offensive rebounds

18-20

1:25

Small hit a two-point shot

20-20

1:25

Richards assisted

20-20

1:25

Due to a personal foul by Wood

20-20

1:25

Small was fouled

20-20

1:25

Small missed his first free throw

20-20

1:25

Inwood defended the rebound

20-20

1:18

Gaitling scored a 2-point drifting layup

20-22

1:18

Webster committed a personal foul

20-22

1:18

Gettering was fouled

20-22

1:18

Small was substituted

20-22

1:18

Webster was substituted

20-22

1:18

Poplar came on

20-22

1:18

Evans came on

20-22

1:18

Hunter brought on Perrott

20-22

1:18

Matthews was substituted

20-22

1:18

Gaitling made his first free throw

20-23

1:07

Webster made a two-point shot

22-23

53.0

Milner missed a three-pointer - Smith

22-23

49.0

Inwood scored offensive rebounds

22-23

46.0

Richards committed a personal foul

22-23

46.0

Gettering was fouled

22-23

46.0

Gaitling made his first free throw

22-24

46.0

Gaitlin made his second free throw

22-25

34.0

Lukonen committed a personal foul

22-25

34.0

Poplar was fouled

22-25

34.0

Poplar made his first free throw

23-25

34.0

Poplar made his second free throw

24-25

16.0

Gaitlin missed a three-pointer

24-25

14.0

Richards defended the rebound

24-25

5.0

Poplar made a mistake while dribbling

24-25

5.0

Gaitling intercepted

24-25

2.0

Lukkonen scored 2 points

24-27

2.0

Hunter assisted Perrott

24-27

0.0

End of the first quarter

24-27

Match Info

Manawatu Jets Outlast Nelson Giants in 120-113 Thriller

The Manawatu Jets produced a stunning offensive display to defeat the Nelson Giants 120-113 in a high-octane New Zealand National Basketball League clash on July 13, 2026. The home side at the Fly Palmy Arena erased an early deficit to claim a vital victory, fueled by a relentless second-half surge.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets in a game that never lacked pace. The Nelson Giants, known for their disciplined half-court offense, took a narrow 58-54 lead into halftime behind efficient shooting from the arc. However, the Jets came out firing in the third quarter, erupting for 38 points to seize control. The final period became a tense shootout, with the Giants clawing back to within three points with under two minutes remaining, but Manawatu's clutch free-throw shooting sealed the result.

Key Moments

Third-quarter explosion: Down by four at the break, the Jets unleashed an 18-4 run in the first five minutes of the third quarter, turning the game on its head.
Giants' response: Nelson guard Josh Bloxham hit back-to-back triples late in the fourth to cut the lead to 113-110, igniting the away bench.
Clutch free throws: Manawatu's forward Taine Murray calmly sank four straight foul shots in the final 30 seconds to ice the game.

Standout Performers

Manawatu Jets: The home team's balanced scoring was led by shooting guard Sam O'Connell, who poured in 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting, including five three-pointers. Center Ben Aitchison dominated the glass with 14 rebounds and added 22 points. Point guard Liam McRae dished out 11 assists while committing only two turnovers.

Nelson Giants: For the visitors, forward Josh Bloxham matched O'Connell with 30 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Guard Mika Vukona contributed 24 points and 7 assists, but the Giants struggled to contain Manawatu's transition game, which produced 22 fast-break points.

Table and Season Impact

The victory lifts the Manawatu Jets to an 8-6 record, strengthening their position in the crowded NBL playoff race. The Nelson Giants drop to 7-7, now needing to string together wins to avoid slipping out of the top four. With both teams displaying championship-caliber offense, this contest underscored the depth of talent in the 2026 New Zealand NBL season.