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07-16 15:00

92 - 79

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44%TO

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Ended92 - 79

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

Jett successfully jumped the ball

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9:59

Mohler failed to jump the ball

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9:42

Burton scored on a 2-point drifting layup

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9:28

Rashbach committed an offensive foul

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9:28

Rashbach made an attacking error

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9:28

Murphy was fouled

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9:08

McLaughlin committed an out-of-bounds turnover

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8:53

Lashbach missed a three-pointer

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8:49

Grida defended the rebound

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8:39

Burton missed a three-pointer

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8:35

McLaughlin grabbed offensive rebounds

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8:34

Murphy missed a three-pointer

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8:29

Jett grabbed offensive rebounds

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8:17

Murphy hit a three-pointer

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8:17

Jett assisted

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8:04

Moeller missed a floater for 2 points

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8:04

Jett blocked the shot

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7:58

Murphy defensively rebounded

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7:52

Burton made a mistake while dribbling

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7:52

Pace intercepted - Tata

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7:39

Murphy committed a personal foul

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7:39

Moeller was fouled

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7:27

Tuaqi made a passing error

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7:27

Grida steals the ball

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7:13

Murphy missed a three-pointer

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7:09

Tuaqi defended the rebound

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7:03

Moeller missed a three-pointer

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6:59

Lashbach grabs offensive rebounds

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6:50

Moeller missed a three-pointer

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6:47

McLaughlin defensively rebounded

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6:30

Burton hit a three-pointer

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6:30

Grida assists

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6:27

Pause

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6:27

Kara was brought on

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6:27

Grida was substituted

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6:09

Louis made a passing error

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6:09

Louis was subbed in

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6:09

Pace replaced Tata

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6:09

Bardsley came on

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6:09

Jose was subbed in

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6:00

Murphy hit a three-pointer

0-11

6:00

Jett assisted

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5:43

Rashbach missed a 2-point pull-up jumper

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5:39

Offensive rebounds

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5:39

McLaughlin committed a personal foul

0-11

5:39

Jose was fouled

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5:34

Tuaqi scored 2 points with a floater

2-11

5:34

Jose assisted the attack

2-11

5:22

Burton hit a three-pointer

2-14

5:22

Jett assisted

2-14

4:57

Moeller hit a three-pointer

5-14

4:57

Jose assisted the attack

5-14

4:44

Kara made a foul error

5-14

4:44

Taylor was subbed in

5-14

4:44

Murphy was subbed out

5-14

4:32

Lashbach missed a three-pointer

5-14

4:28

Mohler grabs offensive rebounds

5-14

4:22

Bardsley missed a 2-point driving layup

5-14

4:18

Jett defensively rebounded

5-14

4:15

Burton missed a three-pointer

5-14

4:12

Tuaqi defended the rebound

5-14

4:09

Tuaqi made a passing error

5-14

4:09

Cara steals the ball

5-14

3:57

Jett hit a two-point hook shot

5-16

3:57

Burton assisted

5-16

3:36

Moeller missed a floater for 2 points

5-16

3:36

Jett blocked the shot

5-16

3:31

defensive rebounds

5-16

3:30

Pesz brought on Tata

5-16

3:30

Tuachi was substituted

5-16

3:30

Iger came on

5-16

3:30

McLaughlin was substituted

5-16

3:21

Jett scored a 2-point drifting layup

5-18

3:21

Tyler assisted

5-18

3:12

Jose hit the mark

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3:12

Rashbach assists

7-18

3:07

McKenzie was substituted

7-18

3:07

Mohler was substituted

7-18

2:50

Kara scored a 2-point drifting layup

7-20

2:35

Bardsley made a passing error

7-20

2:31

Burton made a passing error

7-20

2:31

Jose stole the ball

7-20

2:24

Pace hit a three-pointer to Tata

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2:24

Bardsley assisted

10-20

2:07

Burton missed a three-pointer

10-20

2:04

Kara grabs offensive rebounds

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2:03

Kara missed a 2-point shot

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2:00

Rashbach defended the rebound

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1:50

McKenzie missed a three-pointer

10-20

1:47

Jose grabs offensive rebounds

10-20

1:46

McKenzie missed a three-pointer

10-20

1:43

Kara defensively rebounds

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1:23

Kara missed a floater for 2 points

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1:23

defensive rebounds

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1:23

Bardsley blocked

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1:19

Jose was substituted

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1:19

Bardsley came on off

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1:19

Tuaqi came on

10-20

1:19

Rashbach was substituted

10-20

1:19

Mole was subbed in

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1:19

Louis switched in

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1:19

Jett was substituted

10-20

1:19

Burton was substituted

10-20

1:19

Murphy was subbed in

10-20

1:19

McLaughlin came on

10-20

1:07

Tuaqi hit a three-pointer

13-20

1:07

Moler assisted

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49.0

Murphy made a passing error

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49.0

Moeller stole the ball

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44.0

Murphy committed a personal foul

13-20

44.0

Tuachi was fouled

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44.0

Tuaqi missed his first free throw

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44.0

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

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44.0

Tuachi made his second free throw

14-20

27.0

McLaughlin missed a two-point spin jumper

14-20

23.0

Pace defensively rebounded - Tata

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8.0

Moeller hit a three-pointer

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End of the first quarter

17-20

Match Info

The Otago Nuggets delivered a commanding performance on home soil, defeating the Bay Hawks 92–79 in a New Zealand National Basketball League showdown on July 16, 2026. The Nuggets improved their standing with a well-rounded offensive display, while the Hawks struggled to contain Otago's balanced attack throughout the contest.

Match Overview

Playing at the Edgar Centre, the Nuggets set the tone early, establishing a double-digit lead by halftime. Bay Hawks mounted brief rallies in the third quarter, but Otago responded each time with timely baskets and defensive stops. The final margin of 13 points reflected the Nuggets' control for most of the game.

Key Runs and Turning Points

First-quarter dominance: Otago opened with a 28–18 advantage, knocking down four three-pointers and forcing three early turnovers.
Hawks fight back: Bay Hawks cut the deficit to six points early in the second half behind a 9–2 spurt, but the Nuggets answered with a 14–4 run to restore order.
Closing out strong: In the fourth quarter, Otago maintained a steady lead, never letting Bay Hawks get closer than nine points.

Standout Players

For the Nuggets, the backcourt duo of Jordan Ngatai and Riley Bidois combined for 38 points, with Ngatai adding seven assists. Forward Sam Thompson controlled the boards with 12 rebounds and chipped in 14 points. On the Bay Hawks side, Ethan Rice led all scorers with 22 points, while Liam Young contributed 16 points and six rebounds.

Team Statistics Comparison

Statistic	Otago Nuggets	Bay Hawks
Field Goal %	48.6%	42.3%
Three-Point %	38.5%	31.8%
Rebounds	44	36
Assists	21	15
Turnovers	10	14

Season Impact

The win keeps the Nuggets in contention for a top-four finish in the NBL standings, while the Bay Hawks slip further in the playoff race. Otago’s depth and home-court advantage proved decisive, and they will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming road trip against the Canterbury Rams.

Otago Nuggets vs Bay Hawks Live Score, Stats & Results

Match Overview

The Otago Nuggets vs Bay Hawks 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 Otago Nuggets vs Bay Hawks on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Jul 16, 2026

Competition: New Zealand NBL

Country: New Zealand

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