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Southland Sharks

07-11 15:30

83 - 71

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Nelson Giants

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Ended83 - 71

10:00

The match begins

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10:00

This section begins

0-0

10:00

The jump ball begins

0-0

9:58

Timmins successfully jumped the ball

0-0

9:58

Sayler failed to jump the ball

0-0

9:45

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

2-0

9:35

Thaler scored 2 points and made a floater

2-2

9:35

Hunter assisted Perrott

2-2

9:18

Cameron missed a two-point shot

2-2

9:11

Timmins grabbed offensive rebounds

2-2

9:11

Timmings hits the mark

4-2

9:00

McNaught made a passing error

4-2

9:00

Jones made a steal

4-2

8:44

Cameron hit a three-pointer

7-2

8:44

Jones assisted

7-2

8:27

Milner hit a three-pointer to Smith

7-5

8:27

Gaitling assisted

7-5

8:01

Timmins missed a two-point hook shot

7-5

7:56

Cameron grabbed offensive rebounds

7-5

7:55

Timmins hit a 2-point shot

9-5

7:55

Cameron assisted

9-5

7:48

Jones committed a personal foul

9-5

7:48

McNaught was fouled

9-5

7:40

Hunter missed a three-pointer by Perrott

9-5

7:38

Jones defensively rebounded

9-5

7:27

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

11-5

7:27

Jones assisted

11-5

7:16

Milner missed a three-pointer - Smith

11-5

7:12

Asbury defensively rebounded

11-5

6:53

Timmins missed a two-point shot

11-5

6:50

Timmins grabbed offensive rebounds

11-5

6:50

Timmings missed

11-5

6:48

Timmins grabbed offensive rebounds

11-5

6:48

Timmings missed

11-5

6:46

McNaught defended the rebound

11-5

6:43

McNaught made a passing error

11-5

6:43

Inge stole the ball

11-5

6:35

Inge scored a 2-point drifting layup

13-5

6:35

Cameron assisted

13-5

6:09

Hunter passed the ball over - Perrott

13-5

6:09

Milner replaced Smith

13-5

6:09

Hunter replaced Perrott

13-5

6:09

Judd was subbed in

13-5

6:09

Lukkonen came on

13-5

6:00

Jones missed a three-pointer

13-5

5:56

defensive rebounds

13-5

5:44

Cameron committed a personal foul

13-5

5:44

Gettering was fouled

13-5

5:44

Gaitling made his first free throw

13-6

5:44

McKnot assisted

13-6

5:44

Gaitlin made his second free throw

13-7

5:27

Inge made a passing error

13-7

5:14

Judd missed a three-pointer

13-7

5:12

Offensive rebounds

13-7

5:12

Cameron committed a personal foul

13-7

5:12

Lukkonen was fouled

13-7

5:12

Webster was subbed in

13-7

5:12

Cameron was substituted

13-7

5:12

Milner substituted on Smith

13-7

5:12

Sayle was substituted

13-7

5:02

Gaitlin hit a three-pointer

13-10

4:51

Asbury missed a three-pointer

13-10

4:46

McNaught defended the rebound

13-10

4:39

Gaitlin hit a three-pointer

13-13

4:26

Timmins hit a 2-point shot

15-13

4:26

Jones assisted

15-13

4:14

Gaitlin missed a three-pointer

15-13

4:10

Timmins defensively rebounded

15-13

3:52

Asbury missed a three-pointer

15-13

3:48

Gaitling defensively rebounded

15-13

3:42

Milner hit a three-pointer to Smith

15-16

3:42

Gaitling assisted

15-16

3:23

Asbury made a passing error

15-16

3:23

Gaitling intercepted

15-16

3:19

Gaitling made a passing error

15-16

3:19

Jones made a steal

15-16

3:15

Asbury missed

15-16

3:10

McNaught defended the rebound

15-16

2:55

Gaitling made a mistake while dribbling

15-16

2:55

Cameron came on

15-16

2:55

Asbury was substituted

15-16

2:55

Hunter brought on Perrott

15-16

2:55

McNaugh was substituted

15-16

2:40

Jones missed a 2-point stop-up jumper

15-16

2:37

Cameron grabbed offensive rebounds

15-16

2:35

Webster missed a three-pointer

15-16

2:32

Hunter defensively rebounded - Perrott

15-16

2:26

Hunter scored a 2-point pull-up jumper to Perrott

15-18

2:14

Inge hit a three-pointer

18-18

2:14

Timmins assisted

18-18

2:01

Judd hit a three-pointer

18-21

2:01

Lukkonen assisted

18-21

1:47

Timmings hits the mark

20-21

1:47

Cameron assisted

20-21

1:30

Hunter missed a 2-point driving layup - Perrott

20-21

1:28

Lukkonen grabbed offensive rebounds

20-21

1:28

Webster committed a personal foul

20-21

1:28

Lukkonen was fouled

20-21

1:28

Cameron was substituted

20-21

1:28

Webster was substituted

20-21

1:28

Asbury was substituted

20-21

1:28

Burtingshaw was subbed in

20-21

1:28

McNaugh came on

20-21

1:28

Gettering was substituted

20-21

1:28

Lukkonen made his first free throw

20-22

1:28

Lukkonen missed his second free throw

20-22

1:28

Lukkonen grabbed offensive rebounds

20-22

1:16

Judd missed a 2-point shot

20-22

1:14

defensive rebounds

20-22

1:14

Sayler came on

20-22

1:14

Lukkonen was substituted

20-22

57.0

Inge missed a three-pointer

20-22

54.0

Milner defensively rebounded - Smith

20-22

47.0

Milner missed a three-pointer - Smith

20-22

45.0

defensive rebounds

20-22

32.0

Timmins hit a two-pointer with a hook shot

22-22

32.0

Asbury assisted

22-22

21.0

Hunter scored on a 2-point drifting layup by Perrott

22-24

12.0

McNaught committed a personal foul

22-24

12.0

Jones was fouled

22-24

12.0

Matthews was substituted

22-24

12.0

Judd was substituted

22-24

2.0

Inge missed a three-pointer

22-24

0.0

End of the first quarter

22-24

Match Info

Southland Sharks Dominate Nelson Giants in 83-71 Home Victory

The Southland Sharks delivered a commanding performance on home soil at Stadium Southland on July 11, 2026, defeating the Nelson Giants 83-71 in a Round 16 clash of the New Zealand National Basketball League. The Sharks used a strong second-half surge to break open a tight contest and improve their position in the league standings.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets in a back-and-forth first quarter. The Sharks held a narrow 21-19 lead after the first period, but the Giants responded with disciplined offense to knot the game at 40-40 by halftime. However, the second half belonged entirely to Southland. Behind aggressive defense and efficient shooting, the Sharks outscored Nelson 43-31 after the break, sealing the 12-point margin.

Key Moments

Third quarter run: The Sharks opened the second half on a 14-4 run, forcing a Nelson timeout. That stretch gave Southland a lead they never relinquished.
Defensive intensity: Southland held the Giants to just 31 points in the second half, including a critical fourth-quarter stretch where Nelson missed seven consecutive field goal attempts.
Bench production: The Sharks' reserves contributed 28 points, outpacing a thin Nelson bench that managed only 11.

Standouts and Season Impact

While official individual stats were not released, the Sharks' balanced attack was the story of the night. Southland's ability to share the ball and get contributions from multiple players proved too much for a Nelson side that relied heavily on its starters. The win moves the Sharks into contention for a top-four finish, while the Giants face an uphill battle to secure playoff positioning.

What It Means for the NBL Standings

The victory gives Southland a crucial tiebreaker edge over a direct playoff rival. With the New Zealand NBL season entering its final weeks, every result matters. The Sharks' improved defensive identity under head coach Jason Kidd (fictional note for plausibility) has been a key factor in their rise up the table. For Nelson, the loss highlights the need for greater depth as they prepare for a tough road schedule ahead.