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The game beginsThis section beginsJump ball starts
Judd jumped the ball successfully
Green failed to jump the ballHunter hit a 2-point throwMcNutt assistedMilner committed a personal foulSamuel was fouledSamuel hit the first free throwSamuel hit his second free throwMilner missed a 3-point shotGreen defensive reboundsMcNutt committed a personal foulWeah was fouledWeah hit the first free throwWeah hit the second free throwMilner hit a 2-point throwMcNutt assistedCook made a pass errorJudd stealsHunter hit a 2-point drift layupSamuel hit a 2-point throwJones assistedJudd hit a 2-point dunkSamuel missed a 3-point shotEmi Lukonen defensive reboundMilner missed a 2-point shotJones defensive reboundsGreen missed a 3-point shotMilner defensive reboundPelé replacedSamuel replacedHunter hit a 2-point throwMilner assistedCook made a pass errorEmi Lukonen stealsMcNutt missed a 3-point shotMcNutt offensive reboundMilner missed a 3-point shotCook defensively reboundedCook hit a 2-point drift layupJudd hit a 3-point shotMcNutt assistedHunter committed a personal foulWeah was fouledDempster replacedEmi Lukonen was replacedJones hit a 2-point turnaround jumperMilner missed a 3-point shotJones defensive reboundsMatthews replacedMcNutt was replacedWeah missed a two-point shotMilner defensive reboundJones committed a personal foulDempster was fouledSamuel replacedJones replacedCook committed a personal foulJudd was fouledMilner committed an offensive foulMilner made an offensive mistakeCook was fouledEmi Lukonen was replacedMilner replacedSamuel missed a two-point shotJudd defensive reboundHunter hit a 3-point shotJudd assistedPauseMcNutt was replacedJudd replacedTuta replacedGreen replacedCook hit a 3-point shotAssist by WeahAmy Lukonen hit a 2-point throwDempster assistedBailey missed a 2-point shotWeah offensive reboundWei A hit the targetDempster missed a 3-point shotPele defensive reboundMcNutt committed a personal foulTuta was fouledInwood replacedMcNutt was replacedTuta hit the first free throwTuta hit the second free throwCook committed a personal foulMatthews was fouledGreen replacedCook replacedHunter made a pass errorGreen stealsSamuel made a dribble errorEmi Lukonen stealsAmy Lukonen hit a 2-point throwGreen missed a two-point shotOffensive reboundsHunter committed a personal foulPele was fouledJudd replacedHunt replacedBailey hit the first free throwBailey missed his second free throwDempster defensive reboundDempster missed a 3-point shotPele defensive reboundSamuel made a pass errorDempster stealsInwood hit a two-point throwEmi Lukonen assistedMatthews committed a personal foulPele was fouledBailey hit the first free throwBailey hit his second free throwInwood hit a 3-point shotMatthews assistedTuta committed a personal foulInwood was fouledNickel replacedDempster was replacedInwood hit the first free throwBailey missed a 2-point shotEmi Lukonen defensive reboundNickel missed a 3-point shotPele defensive reboundSamuel hit a 2-point throwGreen assistedJudd made a pass errorWeah stealsMatthews fouled the bodyWeah was fouledWeah missed the first free throwDead ball offensive reboundWeah missed the second free throwCook replacedWeah was replacedSamuel hit a 2-point throwNickel committed a personal foulSamuel was fouledSamuel hit the first free throwMatthews was replacedNickel replacedHunter replacedEmi Lukonen was replacedDempster replacedMilner replacedCooper replacedCook replacedHunt missed a 2-point shotDempster offensive reboundDempster missedSamuel defensive reboundTuta missed a 2-point shotThe first quarter endsThe Nelson Giants delivered a commanding performance on their home court, overwhelming the Taranaki Mountainairs with a 107-91 victory in a New Zealand National Basketball League showdown on May 2, 2026. The high-scoring affair saw the Giants dominate from the opening tip, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive intensity to secure a crucial win in the early part of the season.
Match Overview
Playing at their home venue, the Nelson Giants set a blistering pace from the first quarter, building a lead that the Taranaki Mountainairs were never able to fully close. The final score of 107-91 reflected a game where the Giants controlled the tempo, shot efficiently, and capitalized on fast-break opportunities. For the Mountainairs, the loss marked a challenging road test against one of the league's more established franchises.
Key Moments and Dominance
The Giants' offense clicked early, with multiple players contributing to a balanced scoring attack. By halftime, Nelson had established a double-digit lead, effectively neutralizing the Mountainairs' attempts to mount a comeback. Key stretches in the third quarter saw the Giants push the margin beyond 20 points, forcing Taranaki to play catch-up for the remainder of the contest. Despite a spirited effort in the final period, the Mountainairs could not trim the deficit to single digits.
Standout Performances
- Nelson Giants: The home side's depth was on full display, with multiple players scoring in double figures. Their ability to spread the floor and convert from beyond the arc proved decisive.
- Taranaki Mountainairs: The visitors fought hard but struggled to contain Nelson's transition game. Their leading scorers kept the team competitive, but defensive lapses proved costly.
Season Impact
This victory improved the Nelson Giants' record in the New Zealand NBL standings, reinforcing their status as a team to watch in the 2026 campaign. For the Taranaki Mountainairs, the loss highlighted areas for improvement, particularly on the defensive end and in maintaining consistency against top-tier opponents. With the league season still young, both teams will look to build on this performance as they navigate the challenging schedule ahead.