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04-10 15:30

68 - 95

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Ended68 - 95

10:00

The game begins

0-0

10:00

This section begins

0-0

10:00

Jump ball starts

0-0

9:59

Mackenzie jumped the ball successfully

0-0

9:59

Timmins failed to jump the ball

0-0

9:50

Cooper committed a personal foul

0-0

9:50

Tuachi was fouled

0-0

9:43

Henne made a pass error

0-0

9:18

Timmins missed a two-point turnaround jumper

0-0

9:11

Defensive rebounds

0-0

9:05

Louis made an out-of-bounds error

0-0

8:49

Cooper missed a 3-point shot

0-0

8:41

Timmins offensive rebound

0-0

8:41

Timmins hit

2-0

8:27

Hennen missed a 3-point shot

2-0

8:23

Stoddart defensive rebound

2-0

8:17

Jones missed a 3-point shot

2-0

8:14

Bertinaw offensive rebound

2-0

8:10

Hennen committed a personal foul

2-0

8:10

Timmins was fouled

2-0

8:10

Jose was replaced

2-0

8:10

Henne was replaced

2-0

8:05

Timmins hit a 2-point drift layup

4-0

7:53

Tuachi missed a 2-point pull-up jumper

4-0

7:46

Jose offensive rebound

4-0

7:45

Rushbach hit a two-point shot

4-2

7:33

Jones hit a 3-pointer

7-2

7:33

Cooper assisted

7-2

7:18

Mackenzie missed a 3-point shot

7-2

7:12

Timmins defensive rebound

7-2

6:53

Stoddart made a pass error

7-2

6:53

Jose steals

7-2

6:48

Jones committed a personal foul

7-2

6:48

Tuachi was fouled

7-2

6:39

Rushbach missed a 3-point shot

7-2

6:35

Timmins defensive rebound

7-2

6:29

Burtinshaw made a dribble error

7-2

6:29

Tuachi steals

7-2

6:23

Tuachi hit a two-point throw

7-4

6:12

Timmins hit

9-4

5:56

Tuachi missed a 3-point shot

9-4

5:53

Timmins defensive rebound

9-4

5:43

Timmins missed a 2-point shot

9-4

5:43

Timmins offensive rebound

9-4

5:43

Tuachi committed a personal foul

9-4

5:43

Timmins was fouled

9-4

5:43

Webster replaced

9-4

5:43

Berttishaw was replaced

9-4

5:43

Berttingshaw was replaced

9-4

5:43

Cooper replaced

9-4

5:43

Timmins hit the first free throw

10-4

5:43

Cooper assisted

10-4

5:43

Timmins hit the second free throw

11-4

5:40

Webster committed a personal foul

11-4

5:40

Louis was fouled

11-4

5:19

Tuachi hit a 2-point shot and stepped back

11-6

5:05

Jones missed a 3-point shot

11-6

5:01

Webster offensive rebound

11-6

4:58

Stoddart missed a 3-point shot

11-6

4:53

Rushbach defensive rebounds

11-6

4:50

Jose hit a 2-point slam dunk

11-8

4:50

Rushbach assisted

11-8

4:37

Jose committed a personal foul

11-8

4:37

Timmins was fouled

11-8

4:37

Berttishaw was replaced

11-8

4:37

Jones replaced

11-8

4:37

Lamech replaced

11-8

4:37

Cooper replaced

11-8

4:37

Simeil was replaced

11-8

4:37

Louis replaced

11-8

4:30

Timmins hit a 2-point shot

13-8

4:14

Rushbach missed a 3-point shot

13-8

4:11

Stoddart defensive rebound

13-8

3:56

Tuachi committed a personal foul

13-8

3:56

Timmins was fouled

13-8

3:54

Timmins missed the first free throw

13-8

3:54

Dead ball offensive rebound

13-8

3:54

Timmins hit the second free throw

14-8

3:54

Cooper assisted

14-8

3:54

Tata Pace replaced

14-8

3:54

Tuach replaced

14-8

3:43

Rushbach missed a 3-point shot

14-8

3:39

Jose offensive rebound

14-8

3:35

Jose missed a 2-point turnaround jumper

14-8

3:30

Stoddart defensive rebound

14-8

3:18

Cooper missed a 2-point pull-up jumper

14-8

3:12

Rushbach defensive rebounds

14-8

3:06

Rushbach made a pass error

14-8

3:06

Timmins steals

14-8

3:01

Rushbach committed a personal foul

14-8

3:01

Timmins was fouled

14-8

3:01

Jones replaced

14-8

3:01

Webster replaced

14-8

3:01

Timmins missed the first free throw

14-8

3:01

Dead ball offensive rebound

14-8

3:01

Timmins hit the second free throw

15-8

3:01

Wynyard replaced

15-8

3:01

Timmins replaced

15-8

3:01

Louis replaced

15-8

3:01

Rashbach was replaced

15-8

2:52

Tata Pace hit a 3-point shot

15-11

2:52

Jose assisted

15-11

2:39

Lamech missed a 3-point shot

15-11

2:35

Jones offensive rebound

15-11

2:32

Wynyard missed a two-point shot

15-11

2:27

Jose defensive rebounds

15-11

2:22

Mackenzie hit a 3-point shot

15-14

2:22

Louis assists

15-14

2:05

Stoddart replaced

15-14

2:05

Wynyard was replaced

15-14

2:05

Snow replaced

15-14

2:05

Timmins was replaced

15-14

2:05

Heng replaced

15-14

2:05

Jose was replaced

15-14

1:57

Timmins turned around and hit a jumper with 2 points

17-14

1:39

Tata Pace hit a 2-point pull-up jumper

17-16

1:15

Snow missed a 2-point turnaround jumper

17-16

1:10

Smyer defensive rebound

17-16

1:08

Tata Pace made an out-of-bounds error

17-16

1:08

Rushbach replaced

17-16

1:08

Mackenzie replaced

17-16

51.0

Jones hit a 3-pointer

20-16

51.0

Timmins assisted

20-16

32.0

Louis missed a layup with a 2-point breakthrough

20-16

29.0

Timmins defensive rebound

20-16

26.0

Jones missed a 3-point shot

20-16

23.0

Snow offensive rebound

20-16

22.0

Jones missed a 3-point shot

20-16

20.0

Defensive rebounds

20-16

6.0

Rushbach hit a 2-point drift layup

20-18

6.0

Henne assisted

20-18

0.0

Jones missed a 3-point shot

20-18

0.0

The first quarter ends

20-18

Match Info

The Otago Nuggets secured a dominant 95-68 road victory over the Southland Sharks in a New Zealand National Basketball League clash at ILT Stadium Southland on Friday afternoon. The Nuggets delivered a comprehensive performance, pulling away decisively in the second half to claim a crucial win that solidifies their standing near the top of the league table. The match was effectively decided by a commanding third-quarter surge from the visiting side, which turned a competitive contest into a one-sided affair. The Sharks started with intent, matching the Nuggets basket for basket in the opening period to keep the scoreline tight. However, Otago’s defensive pressure and superior ball movement began to tell as the first half progressed, allowing them to establish a modest but growing lead by halftime. The game’s decisive shift came immediately after the break, as the Nuggets unleashed a devastating run, capitalizing on a series of Southland turnovers and cold shooting spells to extend their advantage beyond twenty points. The Sharks struggled to find any offensive rhythm against Otago’s disciplined defense, with their scoring drying up significantly in the final quarter as the Nuggets continued to execute efficiently on both ends of the floor. A key focus point was Otago’s balanced scoring attack, with multiple players contributing double-digit points, showcasing their depth and unselfish play. In contrast, the Sharks relied heavily on one or two primary scorers, who were effectively contained as the game wore on. The rebounding battle was also decisively won by the visitors, giving them numerous second-chance opportunities and limiting Southland’s fast-break chances. The result sees the Otago Nuggets strengthen their position for a playoff berth, applying pressure on the teams above them, while the Southland Sharks will need to regroup quickly after a heavy home defeat that highlights areas needing immediate improvement. Post-match, the Otago coach praised his team’s defensive focus and unselfish offensive execution, while the Southland manager acknowledged his side was outplayed in every facet and must show a stronger response in their next outing.

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The Southland Sharks vs Otago Nuggets 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 Otago Nuggets on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Apr 10, 2026

Competition: New Zealand NBL

Country: New Zealand

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