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Taranaki Mountainairs

06-12 15:30

85 - 73

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H2H

Team

Total

Taranaki Mountainairs

Whai

Taranaki Mountainairs

Whai

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO59%

66%TO

Foul

Ended85 - 73

10:00

The match begins

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10:00

This section begins

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10:00

The jump ball begins

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9:59

Tata successfully jumped the ball

0-0

9:59

Moore's jump shot failed

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9:38

Bezant missed a three-pointer

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9:35

defensive rebounds

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9:35

Adam was put on

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9:35

Stroud was substituted

0-0

9:24

Morse scored 2 points on an alley-oop layup

2-0

9:24

Samuel assisted

2-0

9:07

Murray missed a two-point shot

2-0

9:04

Green defensively rebounded

2-0

8:52

Samuel scored on a floater for 2 points

4-0

8:52

Tata committed a personal foul

4-0

8:52

Samuel was fouled

4-0

8:52

Samuel missed his first free throw

4-0

8:52

Terangui defensively rebounded

4-0

8:52

Green assisted

4-0

8:31

Tata missed a 2-point spin jumper

4-0

8:27

Bezant grabs offensive rebounds

4-0

8:19

Terangi missed a two-point floater

4-0

8:16

Morse defensively rebounded

4-0

7:58

Cook missed a two-point shot

4-0

7:54

Murray defensively rebounds

4-0

7:45

Adam committed a personal foul

4-0

7:45

Bezant was fouled

4-0

7:45

Bezant made his first free throw

4-1

7:45

Bezante made his second free throw

4-2

7:22

Samuel missed a spin jumper for 2 points

4-2

7:22

Enjiatai covered the canopy

4-2

7:17

Murray defensively rebounds

4-2

7:16

Cook committed a personal foul

4-2

7:16

Murray was fouled

4-2

7:16

Murray missed his first free throw

4-2

7:16

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

4-2

7:16

Murray made his second free throw

4-3

6:57

Morse made a dribbling turnover

4-3

6:57

Murray steals the ball

4-3

6:36

Bezzant missed a two-point shot

4-3

6:32

Samuel defended the rebound

4-3

6:29

Tata committed a personal foul

4-3

6:29

Morse was fouled

4-3

6:29

Stroud was subbed in

4-3

6:29

Cook was substituted

4-3

6:29

Saxony came on for him

4-3

6:29

Tata was substituted

4-3

6:29

Morse missed his first free throw

4-3

6:29

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

4-3

6:29

Morse made his second free throw

5-3

6:29

Samuel assisted

5-3

6:07

Saxony missed a 2-point shot

5-3

6:04

Stroud defensively rebounded

5-3

5:55

Green missed a three-pointer

5-3

5:52

Morse grabbed offensive rebounds

5-3

5:50

Morse missed a 2-point shot

5-3

5:49

defensive rebounds

5-3

5:49

Pelé was subbed in

5-3

5:49

Moores was subbed in

5-3

5:49

Thompson was substituted

5-3

5:49

Bezant was substituted

5-3

5:34

Thompson made a passing error

5-3

5:34

Green stole the ball

5-3

5:30

Stroud hit a 2-point floater

7-3

5:30

Green assisted

7-3

5:30

Pause

7-3

5:16

Terangi missed a two-point floater

7-3

5:11

Green defensively rebounded

7-3

5:11

Truangi committed a personal foul

7-3

5:11

Green was fouled

7-3

4:58

Adam missed a three-point shot

7-3

4:53

Terangui defensively rebounded

7-3

4:50

Adam was substituted

7-3

4:50

Samuel was substituted

7-3

4:50

Cook was subbed in

7-3

4:50

Morse was subbed in

7-3

4:42

Masters came on

7-3

4:42

Ngatai came on off

7-3

4:37

Saxony made a mistake while dribbling

7-3

4:37

Stroud steals the ball

7-3

4:33

Thompson committed a personal foul

7-3

4:33

Stroud was fouled

7-3

4:33

Stroud made his first free throw

8-3

4:33

Stroud missed his second free throw

8-3

4:33

Cook grabs offensive rebounds

8-3

4:27

Morse scored 2 points with a floater

10-3

4:10

Stroud committed a personal foul

10-3

4:10

Telangi was fouled

10-3

4:10

Terangui missed his first free throw

10-3

4:10

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

10-3

4:10

Terangui made his second free throw

10-4

4:01

Morse scored 2 points with a floater

12-4

4:01

Cook assisted

12-4

3:50

Terangi scored a 2-point floater

12-6

3:50

Stroud committed a personal foul

12-6

3:50

Telangi was fouled

12-6

3:50

Pelé was substituted

12-6

3:50

Stroud was substituted

12-6

3:50

Samuel was substituted

12-6

3:50

Cooper was subbed in

12-6

3:50

Bezant came on

12-6

3:50

Thompson was substituted

12-6

3:50

Terangi made his first free throw

12-7

3:50

Thompson assisted

12-6

3:37

Saxony committed a personal foul

12-7

3:37

Morse was fouled

12-7

3:37

Morse missed his first free throw

12-7

3:37

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

12-7

3:37

Morse made his second free throw

13-7

3:24

Ngatai came on for the bat

13-7

3:24

Murray was substituted

13-7

3:24

Hopoi came on

13-7

3:24

Telangi was substituted

13-7

3:20

Bezant hit a three-pointer

13-10

3:20

Masters assisted

13-10

3:02

Morse missed a 2-point shot

13-10

2:58

Morse grabbed offensive rebounds

13-10

2:58

Morse scored

15-10

2:42

Masters missed a three-pointer

15-10

2:40

defensive rebounds

15-10

2:24

Morse missed a floater for 2 points

15-10

2:21

Bezant defensively rebounds

15-10

2:06

Ngatai committed an offensive foul

15-10

2:06

Ngatai made an attacking error

15-10

2:06

Cook was fouled

15-10

2:06

Moores was subbed in

15-10

2:06

Green was subbed out

15-10

2:06

Adam was put on

15-10

2:06

Pelé was subbed in

15-10

1:45

Cook missed a three-pointer

15-10

1:41

Hopoy defensively rebounded

15-10

1:28

Ngatai made a three-pointer

15-13

1:28

Masters assisted

15-13

1:19

Pelé committed an offensive foul

15-13

1:19

Pelé made an offensive error

15-13

1:19

Khopoi was fouled

15-13

1:19

Masters was substituted

15-13

1:19

Khopoi was substituted

15-13

1:19

Murray was subbed in

15-13

1:19

Truangi came on

15-13

1:05

Saxony committed an offensive foul

15-13

1:05

Saxony's attacking mistake

15-13

1:05

Cook was fouled

15-13

1:05

Hopoi came on

15-13

1:05

Saxony substituted him off

15-13

48.0

Cooper missed a three-pointer

15-13

40.0

Bezant defensively rebounds

15-13

40.0

Cook committed a personal foul

15-13

40.0

Telangi was fouled

15-13

40.0

Green was subbed in

15-13

40.0

Cook was substituted

15-13

40.0

Terangi made his first free throw

15-14

40.0

Terangui missed his second free throw

15-14

40.0

Bailey defensively rebounded

15-14

23.0

Green missed a 2-point shot

15-14

23.0

Hoboi blocked the shot

15-14

22.0

Offensive rebounds

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16.0

Samuel hit a three-pointer

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Bezzant missed a two-point shot

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End of the first quarter

18-14

Match Info

Mountainairs Soar Past Whai in Dominant Home Victory

The Taranaki Mountainairs delivered a commanding performance at home on June 12, 2026, defeating Whai 85–73 in a New Zealand National Basketball League showdown. The victory improved the Mountainairs' standing in the competitive NBL and showcased their balanced attack and defensive resilience against a determined Whai outfit.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Taranaki set a physical tone, controlling the paint and forcing Whai into tough perimeter shots. The home side built a double-digit lead by halftime and never let the margin slip below seven points in the second half. Whai fought back with aggressive drives in the third quarter, but the Mountainairs responded every time with timely three-pointers and fast-break conversions.

Key Moments

First Quarter Surge: Taranaki opened with a 12–2 run, capitalizing on Whai’s early turnovers and establishing inside dominance.
Halftime Response: Whai cut the deficit to eight points early in the third quarter, but a quick 7–0 spurt by the Mountainairs restored a comfortable buffer.
Clutch Free Throws: With five minutes remaining, Whai closed to within six points. Taranaki’s guards converted seven consecutive free throws to seal the win.

Tactical Story

The game was defined by Taranaki’s superiority in transition and second-chance points. The Mountainairs outrebounded Whai 44–32 and turned 14 offensive boards into 18 points. Their zone defense disrupted Whai’s flow, forcing the visitors into 16 turnovers. Whai, known for their perimeter shooting, managed just 8-of-28 from beyond the arc, well below their season average.

Standout Players

Taranaki Mountainairs: The home team’s power forward recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds, while their point guard added 18 points and 8 assists. The bench contributed 24 crucial points.
Whai: The guard combination of Whai’s backcourt scored 30 of the team’s 73 points, but lack of support from the frontcourt proved costly.

Season Impact

The win lifted Taranaki into the top four of the NBL standings, strengthening their playoff positioning. For Whai, the loss dropped them to a .500 record, putting pressure on their upcoming road games. The two sides are scheduled to meet again later in the season, a rematch that now carries added significance.