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Taranaki Mountainairs

06-06 15:30

69 - 90

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Taranaki Mountainairs

Auckland Tuatara

Taranaki Mountainairs

Auckland Tuatara

2 points

3 points

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Free Throws Rate

TO60%

76%TO

Foul

Ended69 - 90

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

Johnson successfully jumped the ball out

0-0

9:59

Samuel failed to jump the ball

0-0

9:58

Tuta was put on

0-0

9:58

Stroud was substituted

0-0

9:49

Johnson hit a 2-point turnaround jumper

0-2

9:49

Dilin assisted

0-2

9:30

Samuel scored on a floater for 2 points

2-2

9:04

Dilling missed a 2-point spin jumper

2-2

8:57

Riley grabbed offensive rebounds

2-2

8:57

Riley missed

2-2

8:57

Morse defensively rebounded

2-2

8:51

Samuel missed a three-pointer

2-2

8:47

Johnson defensively rebounded

2-2

8:40

Johnson missed a three-pointer

2-2

8:36

Green defensively rebounded

2-2

8:25

Moore's 2-point turnaround jumper missed

2-2

8:22

Johnson defensively rebounded

2-2

8:17

Davidson missed a three-pointer

2-2

8:13

Johnson grabbed offensive rebounds

2-2

8:05

Dilling hit a 2-point shot

2-4

7:50

Cook scored 2 points on a floater

4-4

7:44

Riley missed a three-pointer

4-4

7:40

Cook defended the rebound

4-4

7:32

Green missed a three-pointer

4-4

7:28

Johnson defensively rebounded

4-4

7:11

Riley missed a two-point shot

4-4

7:06

Morse defensively rebounded

4-4

7:02

Morse scored 2 points with a floater

6-4

6:52

Samuel committed a personal foul

6-4

6:52

Luo was fouled

6-4

6:52

Luo was subbed out

6-4

6:52

Riley was substituted

6-4

6:52

Bierstow came on for him

6-4

6:52

Vodanovic came on

6-4

6:47

Vodanovic made a passing error

6-4

6:47

Cook steals the ball

6-4

6:42

Cook missed a floater for 2 points

6-4

6:40

Johnson defensively rebounded

6-4

6:37

Davidson missed a three-pointer

6-4

6:32

Vodanovic grabbed offensive rebounds

6-4

6:30

Bayersto scored

6-6

6:30

Vodanovic assisted

6-6

6:13

Morse hit a three-pointer

9-6

6:13

Cook assisted

9-6

6:00

Dilling missed a 2-point shot

9-6

5:56

Green defensively rebounded

9-6

5:45

Green hit a 2-point shot

11-6

5:45

Samuel assisted

11-6

5:33

Tuta committed a personal foul

11-6

5:33

Vodanovic was fouled

11-6

5:33

Moores was subbed in

11-6

5:33

Tuta was substituted

11-6

5:33

Stroud was subbed in

11-6

5:33

Pelé was subbed in

11-6

5:33

Lege came on

11-6

5:33

Johnson was substituted

11-6

5:28

Vodanovic missed a three-point shot

11-6

5:23

Stroud defensively rebounded

11-6

5:14

Cook missed a three-pointer

11-6

5:11

Stroud grabbed offensive rebounds

11-6

5:09

Green missed a three-pointer

11-6

5:06

Bierstowe defensively rebounded

11-6

4:49

Green committed a personal foul

11-6

4:49

Davidson was fouled

11-6

4:48

Adam was put on

11-6

4:48

Cook was substituted

11-6

4:48

Davidson made his first free throw

11-7

4:48

Davidson made his second free throw

11-8

4:35

Samuel missed a three-pointer

11-8

4:31

Pelé grabs offensive rebounds

11-8

4:26

Stroud missed a 2-point spin jumper

11-8

4:21

Leger defensively rebounds

11-8

4:12

Dilling made a passing error

11-8

4:12

Stroud steals the ball

11-8

4:06

Bailey hit a 2-point floater

13-8

4:06

Stroud assisted

13-8

3:51

Legg made a mistake while dribbling

13-8

3:51

Riley came on

13-8

3:51

Dilin was substituted

13-8

3:51

Pause

13-8

3:51

Morse was subbed in

13-8

3:51

Samuel was substituted

13-8

3:51

Samuel steals the ball

13-8

3:48

Green made a 2-point dunk

15-8

3:48

Adam assisted

15-8

3:36

Leger hit a 2-point floater

15-10

3:36

Bayersto assisted

15-10

3:27

Stroud missed a floater for 2 points

15-10

3:22

Davidson defensively rebounded

15-10

3:14

Stroud committed a personal foul

15-10

3:14

Vodanovic was fouled

15-10

3:14

Cook was subbed in

15-10

3:14

Green was subbed out

15-10

3:12

Davidson missed a three-pointer

15-10

3:08

Morse defensively rebounded

15-10

3:02

Morse scored 2 points on an alley-oop layup

17-10

3:02

Cook assisted

17-10

2:50

Riley hit a 2-point floater

17-12

2:41

Cook hit a 2-point shot

19-12

2:21

Leger missed a three-pointer

19-12

2:16

Morse defensively rebounded

19-12

2:12

Leger committed a personal foul

19-12

2:12

Stroud was fouled

19-12

2:12

Samuel was substituted

19-12

2:12

Pelé was substituted

19-12

2:12

Leger was substituted

19-12

2:12

Davidson was substituted

19-12

2:12

Dilin was brought on

19-12

2:12

Luo switched in

19-12

2:12

Stroud made his first free throw

20-12

2:12

Stroud made his second free throw

21-12

1:56

Lou scored a 2-pointer and turned on a jumper

21-14

1:42

Moore's 2-point turnaround jumper missed

21-14

1:39

Vodanovic defensively rebounded

21-14

1:34

Bairstow made a dribbling error

21-14

1:34

Stroud steals the ball

21-14

1:29

Stroud scored

23-14

1:29

Morse assisted

23-14

1:15

Bairstow hit a 2-point shot

23-16

1:15

Luo assisted in the attack

23-16

50.0

Samuel missed a 2-point shot

23-16

47.0

Riley defensively rebounds

23-16

32.0

Bairstow missed a 2-point shot

23-16

29.0

Lowe grabbed offensive rebounds

23-16

25.0

Dilling hit a three-pointer

23-19

25.0

Luo assisted in the attack

23-19

3.0

Morse scored 2 points with a floater

25-19

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End of the first quarter

25-19

Match Info

Taranaki Mountainairs vs Auckland Tuatara – NZ NBL Round Highlights (June 6, 2026)

The Auckland Tuatara delivered a commanding performance on the road to defeat the Taranaki Mountainairs 90-69 in a New Zealand National Basketball League clash on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The match, played at Taranaki's home venue, saw the visitors take control early and never look back, improving their standing in a tightly contested league race.

From the opening tip, the Tuatara imposed their will on both ends of the floor. Auckland’s defensive pressure forced multiple turnovers, which quickly turned into transition buckets. By halftime, the Tuatara had built a double-digit lead, and they extended that margin throughout the second half. Taranaki struggled to find consistent scoring against a well-structured Auckland defense that limited second-chance opportunities.

Key Performances

Auckland Tuatara: Balanced scoring from the starting five, with a notable contribution from their backcourt. The Tuatara shot efficiently from beyond the arc and dominated the glass, particularly on the offensive boards.
Taranaki Mountainairs: Despite the loss, the Mountainairs showed fight in the third quarter, cutting the deficit briefly. However, foul trouble and cold shooting from deep (under 30%) prevented a full comeback.

Match Turning Point

The decisive stretch came early in the second quarter. With the score tied at 22-22, Auckland went on a 14-2 run over a four-minute span, fueled by three steals and fast-break finishes. The Mountainairs called a timeout but never regained the momentum. The Tuatara’s half-court offense, featuring crisp ball movement and inside-out action, proved too complex for Taranaki to handle.

Standings and Season Impact

For Auckland Tuatara, the 90-69 victory boosts their record and reinforces their status as a contender in the NZ NBL. The team’s depth and defensive identity have been key to their success this season. Taranaki, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly; their offensive struggles against elite defenses remain a concern as the postseason approaches.

The Mountainairs will look to bounce back in their next outing, while the Tuatara aim to build on this statement road win. Fans of New Zealand basketball will closely watch how these teams evolve as the regular season heats up.