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Southland Sharks

06-07 14:00

86 - 75

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60%TO

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Ended86 - 75

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

Timmins successfully jumped the ball

0-0

9:59

Carter missed the jump ball

0-0

9:50

Asbury hit a three-pointer

3-0

9:50

Jones assisted

3-0

9:34

Porto's 2-point driving layup missed—Kelman

3-0

9:30

Timmins defensively rebounded

3-0

9:13

Timmins missed a floater for 2 points

3-0

9:11

Carter defensively rebounded

3-0

9:03

Carter made a passing error

3-0

9:03

Asbury steals

3-0

8:58

Boone hit a 2-point shot

5-0

8:40

Whitt made a passing error

5-0

8:40

Timmins steals

5-0

8:28

Jones made a passing turnover

5-0

8:28

Porto intercepted - Kelman

5-0

8:16

Carter missed a three-pointer

5-0

8:10

Boyd grabs offensive rebounds

5-0

8:09

Boyd hit a two-point jumper

5-2

7:55

Jones missed a three-pointer

5-2

7:51

Carter defensively rebounded

5-2

7:45

Boyd missed a 2-point stop-up jumper

5-2

7:41

Boone defended the rebound

5-2

7:37

Boone missed a pull-up jumper from a three

5-2

7:33

Carter defensively rebounded

5-2

7:20

Carter scored 2 points on a floater

5-4

7:20

Porto's assist - Kellman

5-4

7:05

Inge made a mistake while dribbling

5-4

7:05

Boyd steals the ball

5-4

6:56

Asbury committed a personal foul

5-4

6:56

Carter was fouled

5-4

6:56

Carter missed the first free throw

5-4

6:56

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

5-4

6:56

Carter missed his second free throw

5-4

6:56

Jones defensively rebounded

5-4

6:42

Timmins missed a two-point turnaround jumper

5-4

6:38

Boyd defensively rebounded

5-4

6:34

Carter missed a three-pointer

5-4

6:29

Asbury defensively rebounded

5-4

6:17

Timmins hit a 2-point shot

7-4

6:17

Inge assisted

7-4

5:53

Whitt missed a 2-point shot

7-4

5:50

Jones defensively rebounded

7-4

5:38

Timmings made a passing error

7-4

5:38

Carter stole the ball

7-4

5:33

Carter scored a 2-point drifting layup

7-6

5:27

Inge made a passing error

7-6

5:27

Whitt steals the ball

7-6

5:23

Robinson missed a three-pointer

7-6

5:19

Boone defended the rebound

7-6

5:08

Asbury missed a three-pointer

7-6

5:04

Whitt defensively rebounded

7-6

4:41

24-second violation

7-6

4:41

Asbury was substituted

7-6

4:41

Inge came on for the role

7-6

4:41

Darling was subbed in

7-6

4:41

Timmins was substituted

7-6

4:41

Cameron came on

7-6

4:41

Cooper was subbed in

7-6

4:41

Porto substituted for Kelman

7-6

4:41

Boyd was substituted

7-6

4:41

Bigg was substituted

7-6

4:41

Hughes was subbed in

7-6

4:24

Boone scored a 2-point drifting layup

9-6

4:11

Biguel scored a 2-point drifting layup

9-8

4:11

Whitt assisted

9-8

4:00

Boone made a passing error

9-8

4:00

Whitt steals the ball

9-8

3:51

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

9-10

3:51

Robinson assisted

9-10

3:29

Hughes committed a personal foul

9-10

3:29

Darling was fouled

9-10

3:29

Cameron missed a three-point shot

9-10

3:29

Robinson defended the rebound

9-10

3:29

Robinson missed a two-point shot

9-10

3:29

Carter grabbed offensive rebounds

9-10

3:29

Carter missed

9-10

3:29

Carter grabbed offensive rebounds

9-10

3:19

Carter missed a three-pointer

9-10

3:15

Jones defensively rebounded

9-10

3:00

Cooper missed a three-pointer

9-10

2:54

defensive rebounds

9-10

2:51

Boone was subbed in

9-10

2:51

Jones was subbed out

9-10

2:51

Asbury was substituted

9-10

2:51

Timmins was subbed in

9-10

2:51

Hughes was subbed in

9-10

2:51

Carter was subbed out

9-10

2:51

Boyd was subbed in

9-10

2:51

Anderson was substituted

9-10

2:33

Boyd missed a three-pointer pull-up jumper

9-10

2:26

defensive rebounds

9-10

2:14

Anderson committed a personal foul

9-10

2:14

Timmins was fouled

9-10

2:05

Darlin missed a three-pointer

9-10

2:00

Cooper grabbed offensive rebounds

9-10

1:59

Timmings made a passing error

9-10

1:59

Anderson stole the ball

9-10

1:52

Boyd committed an offensive foul

9-10

1:52

Boyd committed an offensive turnover

9-10

1:52

Cameron was fouled

9-10

1:40

Cameron hit a three-pointer

12-10

1:40

Asbury assisted

12-10

1:18

Whitt missed a 2-point drive layup

12-10

1:15

Timmins defensively rebounded

12-10

58.0

Cooper missed a 2-point pull-up jumper

12-10

55.0

defensive rebounds

12-10

55.0

Inge came on

12-10

55.0

Darlin was substituted

12-10

55.0

Whitt was subbed in

12-10

55.0

Bigge was substituted

12-10

55.0

Carter was subbed in

12-10

55.0

Robinson was substituted

12-10

55.0

Saville came on

12-10

55.0

Porto brought on Kelman

12-10

45.0

Carter committed an offensive foul

12-10

45.0

Cooper was fouled

12-10

45.0

Carter committed an offensive turnover

12-10

29.0

Boyd committed a personal foul

12-10

29.0

Timmins was fouled

12-10

29.0

Whitt switched in

12-10

29.0

Saville was substituted

12-10

29.0

Timmins missed his first free throw

12-10

29.0

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

12-10

29.0

Timmings missed his second free throw

12-10

28.0

Jump ball out of bounds

12-10

28.0

Whitt defensively rebounded

12-10

28.0

Boone was subbed in

12-10

28.0

Timmins was substituted

12-10

26.0

Cameron committed a personal foul

12-10

26.0

Carter was fouled

12-10

0.0

Carter missed a two-point shot

12-10

0.0

End of the first quarter

12-10

Match Info

In a compelling New Zealand National Basketball League clash on June 7, 2026, the Southland Sharks defended their home court at ILT Stadium Southland with a convincing 86-75 victory over the Franklin Bulls. The result keeps the Sharks firmly in playoff contention while handing the Bulls a tough road loss in a season where every game matters in the tightly contested NZNBL standings.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Southland set the tone with aggressive defense and efficient half-court offense. The Sharks built a double-digit lead by halftime and never allowed Franklin to mount a serious comeback, despite a spirited push from the Bulls in the third quarter. The final score of 86-75 reflects a game where Southland controlled the tempo and executed in critical moments.

Key Moments

First-quarter surge: Southland outscored Franklin 26-18 in the opening period, establishing a lead they would never relinquish.
Bulls fight back: Franklin trimmed the deficit to six points early in the fourth quarter, but Sharks responded with an 8-0 run to seal the win.
Free-throw excellence: Southland shot 18-of-22 from the charity stripe, converting 81.8% compared to Franklin’s 12-of-18.

Standout Performers

While individual statistics from the box score are not fully detailed, the Sharks' collective effort was the story. Their ability to limit Franklin’s transition opportunities and control the boards proved decisive. For the Bulls, their perimeter shooting kept them in the game, but they struggled to find consistent inside scoring against Southland’s disciplined paint defense.

Season Impact

With this win, the Southland Sharks improve their record and strengthen their case for a top-four finish in the NZNBL. The Franklin Bulls, meanwhile, face an uphill battle to climb back into playoff position. Both teams will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures.

Southland Sharks vs Franklin Bulls Live Score, Stats & Results

Match Overview

The Southland Sharks vs Franklin Bulls 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 Southland Sharks vs Franklin Bulls on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Jun 7, 2026

Competition: New Zealand NBL

Country: New Zealand

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