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The match beginsThis section beginsThe jump ball begins
Riseto successfully jumped the ball
Ariel failed to jump the ballAriel committed a personal foulNgatai was fouledLicetto missed the first free throwDead-ball offensive reboundsLicetto made his second free throwStoddart assistedPepper scored 2 points and made a floaterIngram committed a personal foulStoddart was fouledStoddart missed his first free throwDead-ball offensive reboundsStoddart made his second free throwDavidson missed a two-point floaterdefensive reboundsStoddart scored 2 points and made a floaterNgatai committed a personal foulIngram was fouledIngram missed a three-pointerPepper grabs offensive reboundsHarris missed a three-pointerRisetto defensively reboundsStoddart missed a three-pointerHarris defensively reboundedHarris scored on a floater for 2 pointsMurray committed a personal foulHarris was fouledHarris missed his first free throwTerangui defensively reboundedDavidson committed a personal foulTelangi was fouledTerangi made his first free throwTerangui made his second free throwAriel missed a three-pointerMurray defensively reboundsMurray hit a three-pointerRiseto assistedStoddart committed a personal foulDavidson was fouledRiseto came on for himStoddart was substitutedTata was substitutedBezant came onYuri switched inIngram was substitutedPepper made a dribbling errorMurray steals the ballTerangi hit a three-pointerMurray assistedDavidson hit a three-pointerYouli assisted the attackBezant missed a floater for 2 pointsTata grabs offensive reboundsTata missedTata grabs offensive reboundsTata hits the markDavidson hit a 2-point floaterPepper assistsTerlangi missed a two-point shotAriel defended the reboundAriel hit a three-pointerDavidson assistedTata missed a two-point shotTralangi grabbed offensive reboundsTrunci missedTralangi grabbed offensive reboundsUri committed a personal foulTelangi was fouledMasters came onMurray was substitutedHunter was subbed inAriel was substitutedTerangui missed his first free throwDead-ball offensive reboundsTerangui made his second free throwHarris missed a floater for 2 pointsHarris grabbed offensive reboundsHarris scoredTerangi missed a two-point floaterTralangi grabbed offensive reboundsHunter blocksTrungi hits the markHarris missed a three-pointerNgatai defensively reboundedBezant hit a three-pointerNgatai assistedPauseHopoi came onTelangi was substitutedPepper was substitutedHarris was subbed inIngram was subbed inAriel came onDavidson missed a two-point floaterHoboi blocked the shotBezant defensively reboundsMasters missed a three-pointerAriel defended the reboundUly missed a 2-point floaterUly grabs offensive reboundsHunter missed a three-pointerIngram grabbed offensive reboundsIngram scoredNgatai hit a 2-point shotNgatai committed a personal foulDavidson was fouledTata was substitutedNgatai came on offStoddart came onBezant was substitutedMurray was subbed inRiseto came on for himPepper was subbed inUri was subbed outDavidson missed his first free throwDead-ball offensive reboundsDavidson made his second free throwMurray missed a two-point shotAriel defended the reboundDavidson missed a two-point floaterMurray defensively reboundsYuri switched inDavidson was substitutedHopoi missed a floater for 2 pointsHunter defensively reboundsHunter scored 2 points on a floaterPepper assistsMasters hit a two-point shotIngram made a dribbling errorMurray steals the ballRiseto hit a 2-point shotMurray assistedMasters committed a personal foulAriel was fouledMasters was substitutedKhopoi was substitutedTruangi came onNgatai came on for the batAriel missed his first free throwDead-ball offensive reboundsAriel made his second free throwPepper assistsHarris was subbed inAriel was substitutedMurray scored 2 points with a floaterRiseto assistedIngram hit a 2-point dunkHarris assistedStoddart missed a floater for 2 pointsRiseto grabbed offensive reboundsRiseto scored 2 points on a floaterThompson was substitutedStoddart was substitutedHunter missed a three-pointerEnd of the first quarterSaints Soar Past Whai in High-Scoring NZNBL Clash
The Wellington Saints delivered a commanding offensive performance to defeat the Whai 109-95 in a thrilling New Zealand National Basketball League encounter on July 10, 2026. The Saints improved their mid-season record with a road victory that showcased their depth and firepower, while Whai fought hard but could not contain Wellington's relentless attack.
Match Overview
From the opening tip, the Saints set a blistering pace. Wellington's backcourt duo combined for over 50 points, and their ball movement created wide-open looks from beyond the arc. Whai, playing on their home floor, answered with strong interior scoring and transition buckets, but they were unable to slow down the Saints' machine-like offense. By halftime, Wellington held a 12-point lead, and they maintained control throughout the second half despite Whai's spirited rallies.
Key Performances
- Wellington Saints: A balanced scoring effort saw four players finish in double figures. The leading scorer poured in 28 points on efficient shooting, while the team's point guard dished out 11 assists. The Saints also dominated the glass with a 42-33 rebounding advantage.
- Whai: The home side's leading scorer contributed 24 points in a losing effort. Whai shot 48% from the field but struggled from three-point range (8-of-24), and their bench was outscored 38-14, a decisive factor in the final margin.
Tactical Story
Wellington's ability to execute in the pick-and-roll was the game's biggest story. Whai's big men were forced to show high, leaving space for Saints' shooters to punish them from deep. When Whai tried to go zone, Wellington's crisp passing and off-ball movement created easy baskets at the rim. Defensively, the Saints pressed Whai's perimeter players, forcing 16 turnovers that led to 22 points on the other end.
Impact on the Standings
The win lifted Wellington Saints into third place in the NZNBL standings, tightening the race for playoff positioning. Whai, meanwhile, slipped to seventh and now face a critical must-win stretch to keep their postseason hopes alive. With the regular season entering its final weeks, every result carries weight.
Whai vs Wellington Saints Live Score, Stats & Results
Match Overview
The Whai vs Wellington Saints 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 Whai vs Wellington Saints on Tiger Scores 365.
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