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06-20 15:30

91 - 87

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Taranaki Mountainairs

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2 points

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TO86%

57%TO

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Ended91 - 87

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

Moller successfully jumped the ball off

0-0

9:59

Moore's jump shot failed

0-0

9:43

Moeller missed a three-pointer

0-0

9:39

Samuel defended the rebound

0-0

9:24

Green missed a three-pointer

0-0

9:22

Rashbach defended the rebound

0-0

9:06

Moeller missed a three-pointer

0-0

9:02

Samuel defended the rebound

0-0

8:50

Morse hit a two-point hook shot

0-2

8:24

Moeller hit a three-pointer

3-2

8:04

Morse hit a 2-point shot

3-4

8:04

Stroud assisted

3-4

7:45

Pace missed a three-point shot—Tata

3-4

7:41

Stroud defensively rebounded

3-4

7:33

Morse scored 2 points with a floater

3-6

7:33

Stroud assisted

3-6

7:16

Pace hit a three-pointer to Tata

6-6

7:16

Tuaqi assisted

6-6

7:00

Morse hit a 2-point shot

6-8

7:00

Samuel assisted

6-8

6:40

Lashbach missed a floater for 2 points

6-8

6:37

Morse defensively rebounded

6-8

6:34

Morse made a passing error

6-8

6:34

Adam was put on

6-8

6:34

Stroud was substituted

6-8

6:24

Lashbach missed a three-pointer

6-8

6:19

Tuaqi grabbed offensive rebounds

6-8

6:17

Tuaqi hit a three-pointer

9-8

6:09

Adam missed a three-point shot

9-8

6:05

Moller defensively rebounded

9-8

6:01

Pace missed a step-back jumper from a three-pointer—Tata

9-8

5:57

Morse defensively rebounded

9-8

5:50

Cook missed a three-pointer

9-8

5:46

Moller defensively rebounded

9-8

5:40

Samuel committed a personal foul

9-8

5:40

Rashbach was fouled

9-8

5:40

Mohler was substituted

9-8

5:40

Pace replaced Tata

9-8

5:40

Bardsley came on

9-8

5:40

Jose was subbed in

9-8

5:40

Jones was subbed in

9-8

5:40

Samuel was substituted

9-8

5:40

Rashbaki made his first free throw

10-8

5:40

Rashbach made his second free throw

11-8

5:40

Moler assisted

10-8

5:21

Green made a 2-point dunk

11-10

5:21

Morse assisted

11-10

5:05

Lashbach hit a three-pointer

14-10

5:05

Bardsley assisted

14-10

4:53

Cook missed a three-pointer

14-10

4:49

Adam grabbed offensive rebounds

14-10

4:42

Morse missed a floater for 2 points

14-10

4:38

Morse grabbed offensive rebounds

14-10

4:38

Morse scored

14-12

4:32

Tuaqi scored a 2-point drifting layup

16-12

4:32

Jones committed a personal foul

16-12

4:32

Tuachi was fouled

16-12

4:32

Stroud was subbed in

16-12

4:32

Cook was substituted

16-12

4:32

Tuaqi made his first free throw

17-12

4:32

Mole was subbed in

17-12

4:32

Tuachi was substituted

17-12

4:23

Green missed a three-pointer

17-12

4:20

Moller defensively rebounded

17-12

4:11

Lashbach missed a three-pointer

17-12

4:11

defensive rebounds

17-12

4:11

Pelé was subbed in

17-12

4:11

Moores was subbed in

17-12

4:11

Pause

17-12

4:01

Jones hit a two-point shot

17-14

4:01

Green assisted

17-14

3:44

Jose scored a 2-point dunk

19-14

3:44

Louis assisted the attack

19-14

3:26

Bailey scored a 2-point turnaround jumper

19-16

3:11

Pelé committed a personal foul

19-16

3:11

Jose was fouled

19-16

3:11

Louis was subbed in

19-16

3:11

Rashbach was substituted

19-16

3:11

Pesz brought on Tata

19-16

3:11

Tuaqi came on

19-16

3:11

Jose made his first free throw

20-16

3:11

Louis assisted the attack

20-16

3:11

Jose made his second free throw

21-16

3:11

Green was subbed out

21-16

3:11

Adam was substituted

21-16

3:11

Cook was subbed in

21-16

3:11

Hill was subbed in

21-16

3:09

Stroud made a passing error

21-16

2:57

Moeller hit a three-pointer

24-16

2:57

Tuaqi assisted

24-16

2:37

Bailey missed a spinning jumper for 2 points

24-16

2:33

Moller defensively rebounded

24-16

2:29

Moeller missed a two-point shot

24-16

2:25

Stroud defensively rebounded

24-16

2:22

Jones missed a three-pointer

24-16

2:15

Jose defended the rebound

24-16

2:06

Bardsley scored 2 points on a floater

26-16

2:06

Moler assisted

26-16

1:49

Cook missed a 2-point driving layup

26-16

1:45

Pelé grabs offensive rebounds

26-16

1:45

Bailey missed

26-16

1:44

Pelé grabs offensive rebounds

26-16

1:44

Bailey hits the target

26-18

1:33

Pace made a walking error—Tata

26-18

1:33

Jose was substituted

26-18

1:33

Bardsley came on off

26-18

1:33

Smile was subbed in

26-18

1:33

McKenzie was substituted

26-18

1:33

Pelé was substituted

26-18

1:33

Jones was subbed out

26-18

1:33

Samuel was substituted

26-18

1:33

Morse was subbed in

26-18

1:12

Morse made a passing error

26-18

1:12

Tuaqi stole the ball

26-18

1:05

Moeller missed a three-pointer

26-18

1:02

Smile grabs offensive rebounds

26-18

54.0

Tuaqi hit a three-pointer

29-18

38.0

Tuaqi committed a personal foul

29-18

38.0

Samuel was fouled

29-18

38.0

McKenzie was substituted

29-18

38.0

Smile was substituted

29-18

38.0

Rashbaki came on

29-18

38.0

Louis switched in

29-18

38.0

Green was subbed in

29-18

38.0

Hill was subbed in

29-18

30.0

Green missed a three-pointer

29-18

27.0

Morse grabbed offensive rebounds

29-18

20.0

Stroud scored a 2-point drifting layup

29-20

20.0

Cook assisted

29-20

1.0

Louis missed a 2-point shot

29-20

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End of the first quarter

29-20

Match Info

Otago Nuggets Hold Off Taranaki Mountainairs in Thrilling NBL Clash

In a high-scoring affair at the Edgar Centre, the Otago Nuggets edged the Taranaki Mountainairs 91-87 on June 20, 2026. The New Zealand National Basketball League contest kept fans on the edge of their seats, with the Nuggets securing a crucial home win to bolster their playoff aspirations.

Match Overview

Both teams traded baskets throughout the first half, with the Mountainairs taking a slim 48-46 lead into the break. However, Otago tightened their defense in the third quarter, forcing Taranaki into a series of turnovers that swung momentum. The Nuggets opened the fourth quarter on a 10-2 run, but the Mountainairs refused to back down, cutting the deficit to two points with under a minute remaining.

Key Moments

Third-quarter turnaround: Otago outscored Taranaki 28-18 in the period, capitalizing on fast-break points.
Clutch free throws: Nuggets guard Tom Angrove sank four free throws in the final 30 seconds to seal the win.
Missed opportunity: Taranaki's potential game-tying three-pointer rimmed out with 5 seconds left.

Standout Performers

Otago's Sam Callaghan was unstoppable, finishing with 31 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. Teammate Liam Foster added 18 points and 7 assists. For the Mountainairs, Joshua Whiu poured in 27 points, while Michael Cook contributed 14 points and 10 assists.

Season Impact

The victory improves Otago Nuggets to a 7-5 record, keeping them firmly in the playoff picture of the NZNBL. Taranaki falls to 6-6, dropping to the middle of the pack. The Nuggets will look to build on this momentum as they face a tough road stretch in the coming weeks.

Otago Nuggets vs Taranaki Mountainairs Live Score, Stats & Results

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The Otago Nuggets vs Taranaki Mountainairs fixture is part of the New Zealand NBL during the 2026 season. Follow live scores, New Zealand NBL fixtures, match statistics, New Zealand NBL standings and New Zealand NBL match results for Otago Nuggets vs Taranaki Mountainairs on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Jun 20, 2026

Competition: New Zealand NBL

Country: New Zealand

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