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Wellington Saints
04-12 11:00
117 - 81
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Manawatu Jets
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Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Wellington Saints
23
40
30
24
117
Manawatu Jets
18
27
21
15
81
Wellington Saints
Manawatu Jets
2 points
28
25
3 points
16
6
Free Throws
13
12
Free Throws Rate
TO68%
60%TO
Foul
20
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Ended117 - 81
10:00
The game begins
0-0
10:00
This section begins
0-0
10:00
Jump ball starts
0-0
9:59
Ariel jumped the ball successfully
0-0
9:59
Popral failed to jump the ball
0-0
9:48
Davidson missed a 2-point pull-up jumper
0-0
9:43
Popral defensive rebound
0-0
9:31
Poplar hit a two-point throw
0-2
9:17
D. Ingram hit a 2-point drift layup
2-2
8:56
B. Mullens missed a 3-point shot
2-2
8:54
Goalie added gold defensive rebounds
2-2
8:47
Pepper missed a 3-point shot
2-2
8:44
Evans defensive rebound
2-2
8:41
Evans made a dribble error
2-2
8:41
Pepper steals
2-2
8:35
Pepper missed a 2-point shot
2-2
8:31
D. Ingram offensive rebound
2-2
8:31
D. Ingram hit
4-2
8:17
Sander missed a 3-point shot
4-2
8:13
Pepper defensive rebound
4-2
8:04
D. Ingram missed a 3-point shot
4-2
7:59
Ariel offensive rebounds
4-2
7:57
Pepper missed a 3-point shot
4-2
7:54
Gold added offensive rebounds in the goal
4-2
7:52
Nance committed a personal foul
4-2
7:52
D. Ingram was fouled
4-2
7:52
D. Ingram hit the first free throw
5-2
7:52
D. Ingram missed his second free throw
5-2
7:52
Popral defensive rebound
5-2
7:52
Davidson assisted
5-2
7:41
Ariel committed a personal foul
5-2
7:41
Nance was fouled
5-2
7:33
Popral missed a two-point shot
5-2
7:30
Davidson defensive rebound
5-2
7:27
Ariel missed a 3-point shot
5-2
7:24
Popral defensive rebound
5-2
7:15
Sander hit a 2-point dunk
5-4
7:15
Evans assisted
5-4
7:13
Pause
5-4
7:02
Davidson hit
7-4
7:02
Ariel assists
7-4
6:42
B. Mullens dribbled wrong
7-4
6:42
Ariel steals
7-4
6:36
D. Ingram offensive foul
7-4
6:36
D. Ingram made an offensive error
7-4
6:36
Nance was fouled
7-4
6:22
Nance made a mistake in his walk
7-4
6:22
Hunter replaced
7-4
6:22
Added gold in the door to replace him
7-4
6:13
Ariel missed a two-point breakthrough layup
7-4
6:09
Davidson offensive rebound
7-4
6:09
Davidson hit
9-4
5:53
Poplar hit a two-point throw
9-6
5:53
B. Mullens assisted
9-6
5:42
Davidson made an error out of bounds
9-6
5:25
B. Mullens hit
9-8
5:25
Nance assisted
9-8
5:14
Sanders committed a personal foul
9-8
5:14
Ariel was fouled
9-8
5:14
McDaniel replaced
9-8
5:14
Evans replaced
9-8
5:10
Davidson missed a 3-point jumper
9-8
5:06
Popral defensive rebound
9-8
5:01
Sander missed a 2-point dunk
9-8
5:01
D. Ingram cap
9-8
4:56
Hunter defensive rebound
9-8
4:54
Pepper made a pass error
9-8
4:54
Nance steals
9-8
4:45
Poplar hit a 2-point slam dunk
9-10
4:45
McDaniel assisted
9-10
4:32
Ariel made a mistake in passing
9-10
4:32
Nance steals
9-10
4:27
McDaniel hit a 2-point drift layup
9-12
4:27
Nance assisted
9-12
4:25
Add gold inside the door to replace it
9-12
4:25
Davidson replaced
9-12
4:25
B. Mullens was replaced
9-12
4:25
Nance replaced
9-12
4:25
Evans replaced
9-12
4:25
Heather replaced
9-12
4:11
Hunter missed a 3-point shot
9-12
4:09
Offensive rebounds
9-12
4:09
Heather committed a personal foul
9-12
4:09
Ariel was fouled
9-12
3:59
Pepper missed a 2-point pull-up jumper
9-12
3:54
Hunter offensive rebound
9-12
3:54
Hunter hit
11-12
3:42
Popral missed a 2-point step-back jumper
11-12
3:39
Hunter defensive rebound
11-12
3:31
Hunter hit a 3-point shot
14-12
3:31
D. Ingram assisted
14-12
3:28
Pause
14-12
3:28
Latour replaced
14-12
3:28
Ariel was replaced
14-12
3:28
Zahran replaced
14-12
3:28
Sanders replaced
14-12
3:19
The goal added gold for a personal foul
14-12
3:19
Heather was fouled
14-12
3:19
Heather missed the first free throw
14-12
3:19
Dead ball offensive rebound
14-12
3:19
Heather hit the second free throw
14-13
3:07
McDaniel committed a personal foul
14-13
3:07
Pepper was fouled
14-13
3:07
Davidson replaced
14-13
3:07
D. Ingram replaced
14-13
3:07
B. Mullens replaced
14-13
3:07
Popral replaced
14-13
3:07
Pepper hit the first free throw
15-13
3:07
D. Ingram assisted
15-13
3:07
Pepper hit his second free throw
16-13
3:07
Pepper hit his second free throw
17-13
3:07
Ariel replaced
17-13
3:07
Hunt replaced
17-13
2:52
Heather missed a two-point shot
17-13
2:49
Goalie added gold defensive rebounds
17-13
2:37
Latour missed a 3-point shot
17-13
2:33
McDaniel defensive rebound
17-13
2:23
McDaniel hit a 2-point throw
17-15
2:23
Heather assisted
17-15
2:16
Heather committed a personal foul
17-15
2:16
Pepper was fouled
17-15
2:16
Heather replaced
17-15
2:16
McDaniel replaced
17-15
2:16
Nance was replaced
17-15
2:16
Popral replaced
17-15
2:16
Pepper hit the first free throw
18-15
2:16
Pepper hit his second free throw
19-15
1:57
B. Mullens missed a 3-point shot
19-15
1:54
Davidson defensive rebound
19-15
1:50
D. Ingram replaced
19-15
1:50
Added gold in the door to replace him
19-15
1:50
Shan De was replaced
19-15
1:50
Zahran was replaced
19-15
1:46
Davidson missed a 3-point shot
19-15
1:43
Ariel offensive rebounds
19-15
1:43
B. Mullens committed a personal foul
19-15
1:43
Ariel was fouled
19-15
1:43
Ariel hit the first free throw
20-15
1:43
Ariel hit the second free throw
21-15
1:31
Ariel committed a personal foul
21-15
1:31
Nance was fouled
21-15
1:31
Hunter replaced
21-15
1:31
Ariel was replaced
21-15
1:31
Nance missed the first free throw
21-15
1:31
Dead ball offensive rebound
21-15
1:31
Nance hit the second free throw
21-16
1:16
Pepper missed a 3-point shot
21-16
1:14
B. Mullens defensive rebound
21-16
55.0
Popral missed a two-point shot
21-16
52.0
Shan De offensive rebound
21-16
51.0
Popral missed a two-point shot
21-16
49.0
Pepper defensive rebound
21-16
44.0
Hunter hit a 2-point drift layup
23-16
44.0
Pepper assists
23-16
34.0
B. Mullens missed a 3-point shot
23-16
30.0
D. Ingram defensive rebound
23-16
10.0
Pepper made a mistake
23-16
10.0
Add gold inside the door to replace it
23-16
10.0
D. Ingram replaced
23-16
4.0
The goal added gold for a personal foul
23-16
4.0
Nance was fouled
23-16
4.0
D. Ingram replaced
23-16
4.0
Added gold in the door to replace him
23-16
4.0
Nance hit the first free throw
23-17
4.0
Nance hit the second free throw
23-18
4.0
Davidson missed a 3-point shot
23-18
0.0
The first quarter ends
23-18
Match Info
The Wellington Saints secured a dominant 117-81 victory over the Manawatu Jets in a New Zealand National Basketball League clash at TSB Bank Arena on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. This comprehensive win reinforced the Saints' reputation as a powerhouse in the competition, delivering a statement performance on their home court. The match was effectively decided by a blistering first-half display from the home side, who established a commanding lead that the Jets could never realistically challenge. Wellington's offense was firing on all cylinders, with efficient shooting and fast-break opportunities overwhelming the Manawatu defense, while their own defensive intensity created numerous turnovers that fueled their runaway victory.
From the opening tip-off, the Saints imposed their will, building a substantial lead by the end of the first quarter. The Jets struggled to find any consistent rhythm against Wellington's pressure, and the deficit continued to grow steadily throughout the second period. By halftime, the result was virtually beyond doubt, allowing the Saints to rotate their bench and maintain their high-energy play. The second half saw more of the same, with Wellington extending their lead past the 30-point mark, showcasing their depth and offensive firepower. A key focus point was the Saints' balanced scoring attack, with multiple players contributing double-digit points, highlighting a team performance rather than reliance on a single star. For the Jets, it was a day to forget, as they were outplayed in every facet of the game, from rebounding to assists and field goal percentage.
This result provided a significant boost to the Wellington Saints' points differential and solidified their position near the top of the NBL standings early in the season. For the Manawatu Jets, the heavy defeat served as a stark reminder of the level required to compete with the league's elite teams. Post-match, the Wellington coach praised his team's unselfish play and defensive focus, stating, "When we play with that kind of energy and share the ball, we're a very tough team to beat." The Manawatu coach acknowledged the gulf in class on the day, saying, "We were simply outmatched today. We have to learn from this, regroup, and come back stronger in our next outing." The starting lineups featured the Saints' usual core of experienced local stars and key imports, while the Jets looked to their guards to create offense, a strategy that was effectively neutralized by Wellin