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Auckland Tuatara

07-17 15:30

108 - 91

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H2H

Team

Total

Auckland Tuatara

108

Manawatu Jets

Auckland Tuatara

Manawatu Jets

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO69%

91%TO

Foul

Ended108 - 91

10:00

The match begins

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10:00

This section begins

0-0

10:00

The jump ball begins

0-0

9:59

Rakan successfully jumped the ball

0-0

9:59

Poplar failed to jump the ball

0-0

9:45

Lou hit a three-pointer

3-0

9:45

Dilin assisted

3-0

9:31

Poplar missed a three-pointer

3-0

9:28

Davidson defensively rebounded

3-0

9:16

Bierstow scored 2 points on a floater

5-0

9:16

Dilin assisted

5-0

9:02

Webster missed a two-point shot

5-0

8:58

Poplar grabbed offensive rebounds

5-0

8:57

Webster scored 2 points and made a floater

5-2

8:57

Poplar assisted

5-2

8:52

Sander committed a personal foul

5-2

8:52

Dilin was fouled

5-2

8:41

Dilling made a passing error

5-2

8:41

Webster made a steal

5-2

8:37

Webster made a passing error

5-2

8:37

Bierstow stealed

5-2

8:32

Davidson hit a three-pointer

8-2

8:32

Bayersto assisted

8-2

8:18

Webster missed a step-back jumper from a three-pointer

8-2

8:14

Vodanovic defensively rebounded

8-2

8:06

Webster committed a personal foul

8-2

8:06

Luo was fouled

8-2

8:06

Luo made his first free throw

9-2

8:06

Lopez made his second free throw

10-2

7:54

Webster made a dribbling error

10-2

7:54

Vodanovic stole the ball

10-2

7:45

Davidson hit a three-pointer

13-2

7:45

Bayersto assisted

13-2

7:38

Pause

13-2

7:19

Webster missed a floater for 2 points

13-2

7:16

Poplar grabbed offensive rebounds

13-2

7:16

Poplar missed

13-2

7:15

Lowe defensively rebounded

13-2

7:10

Dilling scored 2 points and made a floater

15-2

6:58

Sander hit a 2-point stop-and-jump shot

15-4

6:42

Bayersto scored a two-point fadeaway jumper

17-4

6:29

Small made a dribbling error

17-4

6:29

Dilling stole the ball

17-4

6:24

Loris scored 2 points and made a floater

19-4

6:24

Vodanovic assisted

19-4

6:14

Webster hit a step-back jumper from a three

19-7

6:06

Dilling missed a floater for 2 points

19-7

6:03

Small defended the rebound

19-7

5:55

Webster missed a three-pointer

19-7

5:51

Small grabbed offensive rebounds

19-7

5:51

Poplar missed a three-pointer

19-7

5:48

Lowe defensively rebounded

19-7

5:38

Vodanovic scored 2 points and made a floater

21-7

5:38

Bayersto assisted

21-7

5:21

Small missed a three-pointer

21-7

5:18

Davidson defensively rebounded

21-7

5:09

Vodanovic missed a three-point shot

21-7

5:06

defensive rebounds

21-7

5:06

Luo was subbed out

21-7

5:06

Dilin was substituted

21-7

5:06

Riley came on

21-7

5:06

Lege came on

21-7

5:06

Evans came on

21-7

5:06

Webster was substituted

21-7

4:55

Webster missed a two-point shot

21-7

4:50

Leger defensively rebounds

21-7

4:46

Riley missed a floater for 2 points

21-7

4:43

Evans defended the rebound

21-7

4:26

Evans scored 2 points on a floater

21-9

4:26

Riley committed a personal foul

21-9

4:26

Evans was fouled

21-9

4:26

Wilki was brought on

21-9

4:26

Beyersto came on off

21-9

4:26

Poplar was substituted

21-9

4:26

Sander was subbed in

21-9

4:26

Webster was subbed in

21-9

4:26

Richards came on

21-9

4:26

Evans made his first free throw

21-10

4:12

Vodanovic scored 2 points and made a floater

23-10

4:12

Leger assisted

23-10

3:58

Webster hit a 2-point fadeaway jumper

23-12

3:36

Davidson missed a fadeaway jumper for two points

23-12

3:32

Richards defended the rebound

23-12

3:30

Webster missed a three-pointer

23-12

3:26

Small grabbed offensive rebounds

23-12

3:26

Small hits the mark

23-14

3:22

Pause

23-14

3:22

Vodanovic was substituted

23-14

3:22

Davidson was substituted

23-14

3:22

Dilin was brought on

23-14

3:22

Luo switched in

23-14

3:00

Lopez missed a fadeaway jumper for a 2-pointer

23-14

3:00

Small covers the area

23-14

2:56

Richards defended the rebound

23-14

2:53

Richards scored 2 points on an alley-oop layup

23-16

2:53

Evans assisted

23-16

2:42

Dilling missed a three-pointer

23-16

2:38

defensive rebounds

23-16

2:38

Bierstow came on for him

23-16

2:38

Wilki was substituted

23-16

2:38

Vodanovic came on

23-16

2:38

Leger was substituted

23-16

2:27

Webster missed a two-point shot

23-16

2:23

Lowe defensively rebounded

23-16

2:13

Riley hit a three-pointer

26-16

2:13

Luo assisted in the attack

26-16

2:02

Webster missed a three-pointer

26-16

1:59

Riley defensively rebounds

26-16

1:51

Riley made a passing error

26-16

1:51

Webster made a steal

26-16

1:38

Webster missed a step-back jumper from a three-pointer

26-16

1:35

Dilling defended the rebound

26-16

1:30

Vodanovic scored 2 points and made a floater

28-16

1:30

Dilin assisted

28-16

1:21

Lop committed a personal foul

28-16

1:21

Small was fouled

28-16

1:19

Davidson came on

28-16

1:19

Riley was substituted

28-16

1:19

Sander was subbed in

28-16

1:19

Evans was substituted

28-16

1:19

Small made his first free throw

28-17

1:19

Evans assisted

28-17

1:19

Small made his second free throw

28-18

59.0

Vodanovic missed a three-point shot

28-18

55.0

Sander defended the rebound

28-18

44.0

Webster missed a two-point shot

28-18

41.0

Davidson defensively rebounded

28-18

32.0

Bierstow scored 2 points on a floater

30-18

32.0

Luo assisted in the attack

30-18

10.0

Richards missed a 2-point floater

30-18

8.0

Lowe defensively rebounded

30-18

1.0

Dilling made a passing error

30-18

1.0

Small steals

30-18

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End of the first quarter

30-18

Match Info

The Auckland Tuatara delivered a commanding offensive performance on July 17, 2026, defeating the Manawatu Jets 108-91 in a New Zealand National Basketball League contest. The victory extended the Tuatara’s strong run at home, powered by a balanced scoring attack and relentless transition play.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Auckland controlled the tempo, building an early double-digit lead behind sharp perimeter shooting and aggressive drives to the rim. The Jets fought back in the second quarter, trimming the deficit to single digits, but the Tuatara’s depth and defensive pressure proved too much in the second half. By the final period, Auckland had stretched the margin to 17 points, securing the win in front of a lively home crowd.

Key Moments

First-quarter dominance: Auckland opened the game on a 14–2 run, forcing Manawatu into early timeouts as the Tuatara's ball movement created open looks.
Jets’ third-quarter surge: Manawatu cut the lead to six points midway through the third period, but Auckland responded with a 12–0 run fueled by steals and fast-break buckets.
Clutch fourth-quarter execution: The Tuatara shot over 55% from the field in the final 10 minutes, icing the game with timely three-pointers and free throws.

Standout Players

For the Tuatara, the backcourt duo of Tom Vodanovich and Corey Webster combined for 48 points, with Webster hitting four three-pointers and dishing out seven assists. Centre Rob Loe anchored the paint with 14 rebounds and three blocks. The Jets were led by import guard Jeremiah Ingram, who posted 27 points and eight rebounds, while forward Taane Samuel added 18 points on efficient shooting.

Season and Standings Impact

The win strengthened Auckland’s position near the top of the NBL standings, improving their record to 12–4. The Tuatara’s high-octane offense, averaging over 100 points per game, continues to make them a title contender. Manawatu dropped to 5–11, but showed resilience in stretches despite the loss. The result also kept Auckland perfect at home this season, a crucial factor as the playoffs approach.

Why This Match Mattered

For Auckland, maintaining momentum was key ahead of a challenging road trip, while the Jets were seeking an upset to boost their postseason hopes. The 108-point outburst underlined the Tuatara’s offensive firepower, while Manawatu will look to tighten their defence in upcoming games. With the NBL regular season entering its critical phase, every result carries weight in the chase for playoff seeding.

Auckland Tuatara vs Manawatu Jets Live Score, Stats & Results

Match Overview

The Auckland Tuatara vs Manawatu Jets 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 Auckland Tuatara vs Manawatu Jets on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Jul 17, 2026

Competition: New Zealand NBL

Country: New Zealand

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