Nuggets rise to top with fifth straight win
AFTER starting the season 0-2, the Otago Nuggets have settled into a rhythm the last five matches, going unbeaten to rise to the top of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) ladder. The Nuggets latest victim was the Southland Sharks who slumped to a 2-4 record this season and sit mid-table.The victory was largely […]
Nuggets first quarter blitz floors Jets
A FIRST quarter domination by Otago Nuggets has helped them defeat the winless Manawatu Jets and move to 4-2 themselves in the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season. The Nuggets piled on 23 points to nine in the opening term to race out to a 14-point lead, and though the Jets fought hard […]
McCullough magic helps Nuggets blow away Bulls
A LONG-RANGE shooting performance from Nikau McCullough has helped the Otago Nuggets account for the Franklin Bulls, getting up by 17 points on the road in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night. The win was the Nuggets’ third consecutive victory as they bounced back from an 0-2 start, whilst the Bulls fell […]
Nuggets fire in second half to defeat Hawks
AFTER trailing at half-time, Otago Nuggets stepped up to the plate against Hawke’s Bay Hawks and scored 50 second half points to run away with the win by 14, 94-80. The Nuggets did hold a marginal one-point lead at quarter time, but then fell three points behind by the main break. There was no question […]
Nuggets hand reigning premiers second loss
AS the reinforcements arrived, so did the Otago Nuggets, winning their first game of the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) with a 22-point win over reigning premiers Wellington Saints. The Nuggets came into the game off a 19-point loss to Nelson Giants, the Saints suffered a forgettable 36-point defeat at the hands of […]
Rams strike gold against Nuggets
CANTERBURY Rams have started the season off on the right note with a thrilling four-point win against Otago Nuggets in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Nuggets were coming off an opening night loss, whilst the Rams were hoping to step up in front of their fans at Cowles Stadium. Both sides were […]
Giant Mourning for Nuggets in NZNBL opener
IMPORT Trey Mourning has dominated on debut in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) last night, putting up a massive double-double to lead the Nelson Giants to a 19-point opening night win over the Otago Nuggets. The Giants blew the game apart in the opening quarter to race to an 18-point lead, and whilst […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Otago Nuggets
AFTER a sixth placed finish in 2021 – following a title in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Showdown – the Otago Nuggets have an exciting roster for 2022. They have lost a key starter and some talented contributors from last season, but have kept the majority of their list and recruited well to […]
United finish Round 3 in style over Breakers
IT was another exciting and entertaining Sunday of National Basketball League (NBL) games with another triple header. With Melbourne United and the New Zealand Breakers kicking off game one of the triple header, this game meant a lot to both teams. In the end, United proved far too strong and ran away with the 23-point […]
NBL Team Overview: New Zealand Breakers
THE upcoming season of the National Basketball League (NBL) is just around the corner, with the season opener slated for the 2nd of December. As the NBL Blitz pre-season campaign comes to a close, sides across the league will be finalising their preparations for their NBL22 campaigns. With that said, it is time for us […]
