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Franklin Bulls

07-19 14:00

84 - 81

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Taranaki Mountainairs

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H2H

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Franklin Bulls

Taranaki Mountainairs

Franklin Bulls

Taranaki Mountainairs

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO63%

53%TO

Foul

Ended84 - 81

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

Carter successfully jumped the ball

0-0

9:59

Moore's jump shot failed

0-0

9:48

Carter made a dribbling error

0-0

9:48

Stroud steals the ball

0-0

9:44

Boyd committed a personal foul

0-0

9:44

Stroud was fouled

0-0

9:44

Stroud missed his first free throw

0-0

9:44

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

0-0

9:44

Stroud missed his second free throw

0-0

9:44

Carter defensively rebounded

0-0

9:25

Carter scored 2 points on a floater

2-0

8:58

Hill missed a three-pointer

2-0

8:55

Porto defended the rebound - Kelman

2-0

8:37

Porto's 2-point floater missed—Kelman

2-0

8:34

Porto's offensive rebound - Kelman

2-0

8:31

Porto's 2-point floater missed—Kelman

2-0

8:29

Jones defensively rebounded

2-0

8:25

Jones missed a three-pointer

2-0

8:23

Carter defensively rebounded

2-0

8:08

Whitt scored a 2-point drifting layup

4-0

8:08

Porto's assist - Kellman

4-0

8:02

Hill made a passing error

4-0

8:02

Boyd steals the ball

4-0

7:58

Boyd missed a three-pointer

4-0

7:56

defensive rebounds

4-0

7:56

Tuta was put on

4-0

7:56

Hill was subbed in

4-0

7:49

Stroud made a passing error

4-0

7:49

Pause

4-0

7:33

Whitt made a passing error

4-0

7:33

Stroud steals the ball

4-0

7:29

Stroud committed an offensive foul

4-0

7:29

Stroud made an offensive error

4-0

7:29

Boyd was fouled

4-0

7:14

Carter missed a 2-point driving layup

4-0

7:12

Weah defended the rebound

4-0

7:01

Morse missed a floater for 2 points

4-0

6:59

Porto defended the rebound - Kelman

4-0

6:43

Whitt scored a 2-point shot

6-0

6:34

Tuta missed a three-pointer

6-0

6:31

Boyd defensively rebounded

6-0

6:13

Boyd missed a step-back shot on a two-point shot

6-0

6:10

Morse defensively rebounded

6-0

6:10

Robinson was substituted

6-0

6:10

Boyd was substituted

6-0

6:10

Bigg was substituted

6-0

6:10

Porto substituted for Kelman

6-0

6:10

Kelso came on

6-0

6:10

Hughes was subbed in

6-0

6:10

Samuel was substituted

6-0

6:10

Jones was subbed out

6-0

6:00

Weah missed a floater for 2 points

6-0

6:00

Bige blocked the block

6-0

6:00

Offensive rebounds

6-0

5:58

Samuel committed an offensive foul

6-0

5:58

Samuel made an offensive turnover

6-0

5:58

Carter was fouled

6-0

5:40

Hughes hit a three-pointer

9-0

5:40

Whitt assisted

9-0

5:28

Samuel missed a 2-point driving layup

9-0

5:28

Whitt defensively rebounded

9-0

5:28

Bige blocked the block

9-0

5:23

Hughes missed a three-pointer

9-0

5:19

Morse defensively rebounded

9-0

5:11

Carter committed a personal foul

9-0

5:11

Stroud was fouled

9-0

5:11

Adam was put on

9-0

5:11

Weah was substituted

9-0

5:11

Stroud missed his first free throw

9-0

5:11

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

9-0

5:11

Stroud missed his second free throw

9-0

5:11

Samuel grabs offensive rebounds

9-0

5:11

Samuel scored on a floater for 2 points

9-2

5:11

Carter committed a personal foul

9-2

5:11

Samuel was fouled

9-2

5:11

Samuel made his first free throw

9-3

4:56

Carter missed a step-back jumper from a three

9-3

4:52

Stroud defensively rebounded

9-3

4:51

Kelso committed a personal foul

9-3

4:51

Stroud was fouled

9-3

4:45

Morse missed a 2-point driving layup

9-3

4:42

Carter defensively rebounded

9-3

4:36

Whitt made a dribbling error

9-3

4:36

Stroud steals the ball

9-3

4:31

Tuta hit a three-pointer

9-6

4:31

Stroud assisted

9-6

4:20

Pause

9-6

4:06

Whitt made a passing error

9-6

4:06

Samuel steals the ball

9-6

3:54

Samuel scored on a floater for 2 points

9-8

3:54

Bigg committed a personal foul

9-8

3:54

Samuel was fouled

9-8

3:54

Bigge was substituted

9-8

3:54

Carter was subbed out

9-8

3:54

Whitt was subbed in

9-8

3:54

Kelso was substituted

9-8

3:54

Boyd was subbed in

9-8

3:54

Hughes was subbed in

9-8

3:54

Anderson was substituted

9-8

3:54

Saville came on

9-8

3:54

Robinson was substituted

9-8

3:54

Porto brought on Kelman

9-8

3:54

Samuel made his first free throw

9-9

3:54

Pelé was subbed in

9-9

3:54

Moores was subbed in

9-9

3:38

Robinson hit a three-pointer

12-9

3:38

Boyd assisted

12-9

3:32

Anderson committed a personal foul

12-9

3:32

Stroud was fouled

12-9

3:32

Stroud missed his first free throw

12-9

3:32

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

12-9

3:32

Stroud made his second free throw

12-10

3:17

Boyd made a passing error

12-10

3:17

Hill was subbed in

12-10

3:17

Stroud was substituted

12-10

3:08

Hill hit a three-pointer

12-13

3:08

Adam assisted

12-13

2:48

Saville missed a three-pointer

12-13

2:45

defensive rebounds

12-13

2:30

Pelé hit a two-point hook shot

12-15

2:30

Tuta assisted

12-15

2:13

Boyd missed a three-pointer

12-15

2:11

defensive rebounds

12-15

1:51

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

12-17

1:51

Samuel assisted

12-17

1:28

Whitt switched in

12-17

1:28

Anderson came on off

12-17

1:26

Porto's two-point floater was made by Kellman

14-17

1:26

Whitt assisted

14-17

1:07

Hill hit a three-pointer

14-20

1:07

Samuel assisted

14-20

49.0

Robinson missed a three-pointer

14-20

46.0

Bailey defensively rebounded

14-20

36.0

Porto's personal foul - Kelman

14-20

36.0

Pelé was fouled

14-20

36.0

Pelé made his first free throw

14-21

36.0

Pelé made his second free throw

14-22

16.0

Robinson missed a 2-point floater

14-22

13.0

Porto's offensive rebound - Kelman

14-22

7.0

Hill committed a personal foul

14-22

7.0

Robinson was fouled

14-22

7.0

Robinson missed his first free throw

14-22

7.0

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

14-22

7.0

Robinson made his second free throw

15-22

7.0

Boyd assisted

15-22

1.0

Adam missed a three-point shot

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End of the first quarter

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Match Info

The Franklin Bulls edged out the Taranaki Mountainairs in a thrilling 84-81 contest on July 19, 2026, at the Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre. In a game that went down to the wire, the Bulls held their nerve to secure a vital home win in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams displayed high-intensity basketball. The Mountainairs, known for their fast-paced offense, started strong behind sharp shooting from beyond the arc. However, the Bulls responded with disciplined interior defense and timely scoring runs. The first half ended with the Bulls leading narrowly, 42-40.

Key Moments

Third-quarter surge: Taranaki came out after halftime with renewed energy, taking a 7-point lead midway through the period. But Franklin answered with a 12-2 run, fueled by aggressive drives to the rim.
Clutch free throws: In the final minute, with the score tied at 81-81, Bulls' guard hit two crucial free throws to give his team the lead. A defensive stop and a rebound sealed the victory.
Final possession: Taranaki had a chance to tie or win, but a contested three-pointer at the buzzer fell short.

Standout Performers

For Franklin Bulls, the frontcourt duo dominated the paint, combining for 42 points and 18 rebounds. The backcourt provided steady leadership and critical perimeter shooting. Taranaki's offensive engine was their point guard, who finished with 27 points and 8 assists, keeping his team in the fight until the very end.

Season Impact

The victory strengthens the Bulls' position in the NZNBL standings, moving them closer to playoff contention. For the Mountainairs, the narrow defeat drops them below .500, but they remain a dangerous opponent with the talent to challenge any team in the league.