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Southland Sharks
04-10 15:30
68 - 95
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Otago Nuggets
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Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Southland Sharks
20
22
8
18
68
Otago Nuggets
18
34
16
27
95
Southland Sharks
Otago Nuggets
2 points
24
26
3 points
5
9
Free Throws
5
16
Free Throws Rate
TO38%
72%TO
Foul
07
50
Ended68 - 95
10:00
The game begins
0-0
10:00
This section begins
0-0
10:00
Jump ball starts
0-0
9:59
Mackenzie jumped the ball successfully
0-0
9:59
Timmins failed to jump the ball
0-0
9:50
Cooper committed a personal foul
0-0
9:50
Tuachi was fouled
0-0
9:43
Henne made a pass error
0-0
9:18
Timmins missed a two-point turnaround jumper
0-0
9:11
Defensive rebounds
0-0
9:05
Louis made an out-of-bounds error
0-0
8:49
Cooper missed a 3-point shot
0-0
8:41
Timmins offensive rebound
0-0
8:41
Timmins hit
2-0
8:27
Hennen missed a 3-point shot
2-0
8:23
Stoddart defensive rebound
2-0
8:17
Jones missed a 3-point shot
2-0
8:14
Bertinaw offensive rebound
2-0
8:10
Hennen committed a personal foul
2-0
8:10
Timmins was fouled
2-0
8:10
Jose was replaced
2-0
8:10
Henne was replaced
2-0
8:05
Timmins hit a 2-point drift layup
4-0
7:53
Tuachi missed a 2-point pull-up jumper
4-0
7:46
Jose offensive rebound
4-0
7:45
Rushbach hit a two-point shot
4-2
7:33
Jones hit a 3-pointer
7-2
7:33
Cooper assisted
7-2
7:18
Mackenzie missed a 3-point shot
7-2
7:12
Timmins defensive rebound
7-2
6:53
Stoddart made a pass error
7-2
6:53
Jose steals
7-2
6:48
Jones committed a personal foul
7-2
6:48
Tuachi was fouled
7-2
6:39
Rushbach missed a 3-point shot
7-2
6:35
Timmins defensive rebound
7-2
6:29
Burtinshaw made a dribble error
7-2
6:29
Tuachi steals
7-2
6:23
Tuachi hit a two-point throw
7-4
6:12
Timmins hit
9-4
5:56
Tuachi missed a 3-point shot
9-4
5:53
Timmins defensive rebound
9-4
5:43
Timmins missed a 2-point shot
9-4
5:43
Timmins offensive rebound
9-4
5:43
Tuachi committed a personal foul
9-4
5:43
Timmins was fouled
9-4
5:43
Webster replaced
9-4
5:43
Berttishaw was replaced
9-4
5:43
Berttingshaw was replaced
9-4
5:43
Cooper replaced
9-4
5:43
Timmins hit the first free throw
10-4
5:43
Cooper assisted
10-4
5:43
Timmins hit the second free throw
11-4
5:40
Webster committed a personal foul
11-4
5:40
Louis was fouled
11-4
5:19
Tuachi hit a 2-point shot and stepped back
11-6
5:05
Jones missed a 3-point shot
11-6
5:01
Webster offensive rebound
11-6
4:58
Stoddart missed a 3-point shot
11-6
4:53
Rushbach defensive rebounds
11-6
4:50
Jose hit a 2-point slam dunk
11-8
4:50
Rushbach assisted
11-8
4:37
Jose committed a personal foul
11-8
4:37
Timmins was fouled
11-8
4:37
Berttishaw was replaced
11-8
4:37
Jones replaced
11-8
4:37
Lamech replaced
11-8
4:37
Cooper replaced
11-8
4:37
Simeil was replaced
11-8
4:37
Louis replaced
11-8
4:30
Timmins hit a 2-point shot
13-8
4:14
Rushbach missed a 3-point shot
13-8
4:11
Stoddart defensive rebound
13-8
3:56
Tuachi committed a personal foul
13-8
3:56
Timmins was fouled
13-8
3:54
Timmins missed the first free throw
13-8
3:54
Dead ball offensive rebound
13-8
3:54
Timmins hit the second free throw
14-8
3:54
Cooper assisted
14-8
3:54
Tata Pace replaced
14-8
3:54
Tuach replaced
14-8
3:43
Rushbach missed a 3-point shot
14-8
3:39
Jose offensive rebound
14-8
3:35
Jose missed a 2-point turnaround jumper
14-8
3:30
Stoddart defensive rebound
14-8
3:18
Cooper missed a 2-point pull-up jumper
14-8
3:12
Rushbach defensive rebounds
14-8
3:06
Rushbach made a pass error
14-8
3:06
Timmins steals
14-8
3:01
Rushbach committed a personal foul
14-8
3:01
Timmins was fouled
14-8
3:01
Jones replaced
14-8
3:01
Webster replaced
14-8
3:01
Timmins missed the first free throw
14-8
3:01
Dead ball offensive rebound
14-8
3:01
Timmins hit the second free throw
15-8
3:01
Wynyard replaced
15-8
3:01
Timmins replaced
15-8
3:01
Louis replaced
15-8
3:01
Rashbach was replaced
15-8
2:52
Tata Pace hit a 3-point shot
15-11
2:52
Jose assisted
15-11
2:39
Lamech missed a 3-point shot
15-11
2:35
Jones offensive rebound
15-11
2:32
Wynyard missed a two-point shot
15-11
2:27
Jose defensive rebounds
15-11
2:22
Mackenzie hit a 3-point shot
15-14
2:22
Louis assists
15-14
2:05
Stoddart replaced
15-14
2:05
Wynyard was replaced
15-14
2:05
Snow replaced
15-14
2:05
Timmins was replaced
15-14
2:05
Heng replaced
15-14
2:05
Jose was replaced
15-14
1:57
Timmins turned around and hit a jumper with 2 points
17-14
1:39
Tata Pace hit a 2-point pull-up jumper
17-16
1:15
Snow missed a 2-point turnaround jumper
17-16
1:10
Smyer defensive rebound
17-16
1:08
Tata Pace made an out-of-bounds error
17-16
1:08
Rushbach replaced
17-16
1:08
Mackenzie replaced
17-16
51.0
Jones hit a 3-pointer
20-16
51.0
Timmins assisted
20-16
32.0
Louis missed a layup with a 2-point breakthrough
20-16
29.0
Timmins defensive rebound
20-16
26.0
Jones missed a 3-point shot
20-16
23.0
Snow offensive rebound
20-16
22.0
Jones missed a 3-point shot
20-16
20.0
Defensive rebounds
20-16
6.0
Rushbach hit a 2-point drift layup
20-18
6.0
Henne assisted
20-18
0.0
Jones missed a 3-point shot
20-18
0.0
The first quarter ends
20-18
Match Info
The Otago Nuggets secured a dominant 95-68 road victory over the Southland Sharks in a New Zealand National Basketball League clash at ILT Stadium Southland on Friday afternoon. The Nuggets delivered a comprehensive performance, pulling away decisively in the second half to claim a crucial win that solidifies their standing near the top of the league table. The match was effectively decided by a commanding third-quarter surge from the visiting side, which turned a competitive contest into a one-sided affair.
The Sharks started with intent, matching the Nuggets basket for basket in the opening period to keep the scoreline tight. However, Otago’s defensive pressure and superior ball movement began to tell as the first half progressed, allowing them to establish a modest but growing lead by halftime. The game’s decisive shift came immediately after the break, as the Nuggets unleashed a devastating run, capitalizing on a series of Southland turnovers and cold shooting spells to extend their advantage beyond twenty points. The Sharks struggled to find any offensive rhythm against Otago’s disciplined defense, with their scoring drying up significantly in the final quarter as the Nuggets continued to execute efficiently on both ends of the floor.
A key focus point was Otago’s balanced scoring attack, with multiple players contributing double-digit points, showcasing their depth and unselfish play. In contrast, the Sharks relied heavily on one or two primary scorers, who were effectively contained as the game wore on. The rebounding battle was also decisively won by the visitors, giving them numerous second-chance opportunities and limiting Southland’s fast-break chances. The result sees the Otago Nuggets strengthen their position for a playoff berth, applying pressure on the teams above them, while the Southland Sharks will need to regroup quickly after a heavy home defeat that highlights areas needing immediate improvement. Post-match, the Otago coach praised his team’s defensive focus and unselfish offensive execution, while the Southland manager acknowledged his side was outplayed in every facet and must show a stronger response in their next outing.