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Taranaki Mountainairs

07-15 15:00

73 - 98

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TO60%

73%TO

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10:00

The match begins

0-0

10:00

This section begins

0-0

10:00

The jump ball begins

0-0

9:59

Lukkonen successfully scored on a jump ball

0-0

9:59

Moore's jump shot failed

0-0

9:43

Adam committed a personal foul

0-0

9:43

Hunter was fouled—Perrott

0-0

9:43

Hunter made his first free throw—Perrott

0-1

9:43

Hunter's second free throw missed—Perrott

0-1

9:43

Morse defensively rebounded

0-1

9:32

Morse made a passing error

0-1

9:32

Hunter steals - Perrott

0-1

9:12

Lukönen scored a two-pointer with a turnaround jumper

0-3

8:50

Hill made a dribbling error

0-3

8:50

Hunter steals - Perrott

0-3

8:34

Adam committed a personal foul

0-3

8:34

Gettering was fouled

0-3

8:34

Tuta was put on

0-3

8:34

Adam was substituted

0-3

8:34

Gaitling made his first free throw

0-4

8:34

Gaitlin made his second free throw

0-5

8:22

Hill missed a 2-point floater

0-5

8:19

Lukonen defensively rebounded

0-5

8:15

Jones committed a personal foul

0-5

8:15

Milner fouled—Smith

0-5

8:06

Hunter hits - Perrott

0-7

8:06

Milner assisted Smith

0-7

7:55

Jones hit a three-pointer

3-7

7:55

Stroud assisted

3-7

7:43

Milner hit a three-pointer to Smith

3-10

7:43

Judd assisted the attack

3-10

7:41

Pause

3-10

7:28

Stroud missed a floater for 2 points

3-10

7:25

Milner defensively rebounded - Smith

3-10

7:19

Judd hit a three-pointer

3-13

7:19

Milner assisted Smith

3-13

7:07

Morse missed a 2-point shot

3-13

7:04

Hunter defensively rebounded - Perrott

3-13

6:50

Gaitlin hit a three-pointer

3-16

6:50

Hunter assisted Perrott

3-16

6:38

Morse missed a 2-point shot

3-16

6:35

Lukonen defensively rebounded

3-16

6:29

Milner missed a three-pointer - Smith

3-16

6:22

Lukkonen grabbed offensive rebounds

3-16

6:22

Lukonen missed

3-16

6:21

Morse defensively rebounded

3-16

6:05

Hill missed a three-pointer

3-16

6:03

Lukonen defensively rebounded

3-16

5:58

Lukkonen missed a three-pointer

3-16

5:52

Morse defensively rebounded

3-16

5:49

Jones scored 2 points on a floater

5-16

5:49

Morse assisted

5-16

5:28

Judd missed a three-pointer

5-16

5:25

Stroud defensively rebounded

5-16

5:24

Stroud made a passing error

5-16

5:24

Tuta was substituted

5-16

5:24

Jones was subbed out

5-16

5:24

Samuel was substituted

5-16

5:24

Weah was subbed in

5-16

5:24

Milner replaced Smith

5-16

5:24

Hunter replaced Perrott

5-16

5:24

Wood was subbed in

5-16

5:24

Sayler came on

5-16

5:07

Thaler scored a 2-point turnaround jumper

5-18

4:50

Stroud missed

5-18

4:47

Sayler defensively rebounded

5-18

4:38

Gaitlin hit a three-pointer

5-21

4:38

Judd assisted the attack

5-21

4:22

Gaitling committed a personal foul

5-21

4:22

Morse was fouled

5-21

4:22

Morse made his first free throw

6-21

4:22

Stroud assisted

6-21

4:22

Morse missed his second free throw

6-21

4:22

Weah grabbed offensive rebounds

6-21

4:21

Weah missed a 2-point shot

6-21

4:18

Samuel grabs offensive rebounds

6-21

4:16

Hill missed a three-pointer

6-21

4:12

Lukonen defensively rebounded

6-21

3:59

Gaitlin missed a three-pointer

6-21

3:55

Morse defensively rebounded

6-21

3:48

Stroud missed a floater for 2 points

6-21

3:45

Gaitling defensively rebounded

6-21

3:42

Samuel committed a personal foul

6-21

3:42

Gettering was fouled

6-21

3:42

Hill was subbed in

6-21

3:42

Moores was subbed in

6-21

3:42

Tuta was put on

6-21

3:42

Pelé was subbed in

6-21

3:42

Gaitlin missed his first free throw

6-21

3:42

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

6-21

3:42

Gaitlin made his second free throw

6-22

3:42

Lukkonen was substituted

6-22

3:42

Gettering was substituted

6-22

3:42

Hunter brought on Perrott

6-22

3:42

Milner substituted on Smith

6-22

3:25

Stroud missed a three-pointer

6-22

3:22

Inwood defended the rebound

6-22

3:00

Saylor hit a 2-point shot

6-24

2:42

Pelé made a mistake while dribbling

6-24

2:42

Hunter steals - Perrott

6-24

2:36

Wood missed a three-pointer

6-24

2:32

Weah defended the rebound

6-24

2:26

Weah missed a floater for 2 points

6-24

2:23

Hunter defensively rebounded - Perrott

6-24

2:20

Hunter passed the ball over - Perrott

6-24

2:20

Morse was subbed in

6-24

2:20

Pelé was substituted

6-24

2:05

Samuel missed a three-pointer

6-24

1:58

Morse grabbed offensive rebounds

6-24

1:58

Morse scored

8-24

1:46

Hunter missed a three-pointer by Perrott

8-24

1:42

Weah defended the rebound

8-24

1:24

Morse missed a floater for 2 points

8-24

1:20

Morse grabbed offensive rebounds

8-24

1:20

Morse scored

10-24

1:20

Pause

10-24

1:20

Adam was put on

10-24

1:20

Stroud was substituted

10-24

1:07

Thaler scored 2 points and made a floater

10-26

1:07

Milner assisted Smith

10-26

51.0

Adam made a passing error

10-26

51.0

Due to Wood's steal

10-26

37.0

Hunter missed a floater for 2 points - Perrott

10-26

33.0

Morse defensively rebounded

10-26

31.0

Hill was subbed in

10-26

31.0

Weah was substituted

10-26

31.0

Gaitling came on

10-26

31.0

Judd was substituted

10-26

31.0

Jones was subbed in

10-26

31.0

Samuel was substituted

10-26

25.0

Tuta missed a three-pointer

10-26

22.0

Morse grabbed offensive rebounds

10-26

22.0

Due to a personal foul by Wood

10-26

22.0

Morse was fouled

10-26

22.0

Morse made his first free throw

11-26

22.0

Morse made his second free throw

12-26

4.0

Gaitlin hit a three-pointer

12-29

4.0

Hunter assisted Perrott

12-29

0.0

End of the first quarter

12-29

Match Info

The Nelson Giants delivered a commanding performance on the road, dismantling the Taranaki Mountainairs 98–73 in a New Zealand National Basketball League clash on July 15, 2026. The victory reinforced the Giants' credentials as title contenders, while the Mountainairs were left searching for answers after a lopsided defeat at their home court.

Match Overview

Playing at the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth, the Mountainairs struggled to contain a well-oiled Giants machine that controlled the game from the opening tip. Nelson jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, extending their advantage with sharp shooting and relentless defensive pressure. The final margin of 25 points reflected the visitors' dominance in nearly every facet of the contest.

Key Moments

First-quarter surge: The Giants opened the game on a 14–4 run, forcing the Mountainairs into early foul trouble and setting the tone.
Second-half knockout: After Taranaki trimmed the deficit to single digits late in the third quarter, Nelson responded with a 22–6 blitz to start the fourth, effectively sealing the win.
Bench production: The Giants' reserves outscored the Mountainairs' bench 34–19, providing crucial energy and depth.

Tactical Story

Nelson's game plan revolved around pace and spacing. They pushed the ball in transition, repeatedly beating Taranaki's set defence for easy baskets in the paint. Defensively, the Giants switched aggressively on pick-and-rolls and closed out on perimeter shooters, limiting the Mountainairs to just 38% from the field. Turnovers also played a major role: Nelson forced 17 Taranaki giveaways and converted them into 23 points.

Standout Players

For the Nelson Giants, guard Sam Waardenburg led all scorers with 28 points on 11-of-15 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Tom Vodanovich contributed a double-double with 18 points and 12 boards. On the Taranaki side, captain Derone Raukawa fought hard for 22 points and 6 assists, but received little support from his teammates.

Season Impact

The win lifted the Giants into a tie for second place in the NBL standings, improving their record to 12–4. The Mountainairs, meanwhile, slipped to 6–10, remaining on the fringe of playoff contention. With the regular season entering its closing stretch, Nelson's emphatic victory sent a clear message to the rest of the league.

Taranaki Mountainairs vs Nelson Giants Live Score, Stats & Results

Match Overview

The Taranaki Mountainairs vs Nelson Giants 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 Taranaki Mountainairs vs Nelson Giants on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Jul 15, 2026

Competition: New Zealand NBL

Country: New Zealand

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