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Taranaki Mountainairs

05-29 15:30

77 - 89

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Manawatu Jets

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Taranaki Mountainairs

Manawatu Jets

Taranaki Mountainairs

Manawatu Jets

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO53%

73%TO

Foul

Ended77 - 89

10:00

The match begins

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10:00

This section begins

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10:00

Jump ball starts

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9:59

Richards scored on a jump ball

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9:59

Moore's jump shot failed

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9:51

Small missed a three-pointer

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9:47

Sander grabbed offensive rebounds

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9:46

Green committed a personal foul

0-0

9:46

Sander was fouled

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9:34

Small scored a 2-point drifting layup

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9:13

Samuel scored on a 2-point drifting layup

2-2

9:13

Cook assisted

2-2

9:07

Cook committed a personal foul

2-2

9:07

Evans was fouled

2-2

8:59

Poplar missed a three-pointer

2-2

8:55

Morse defensively rebounded

2-2

8:44

Cook made a passing error

2-2

8:44

Sander steals the ball

2-2

8:40

Sander scored a 2-point dunk

2-4

8:21

Green missed a 2-point shot

2-4

8:18

Poplar defended the rebound

2-4

8:13

Poplar hit a three-pointer

2-7

8:00

Cook made a mistake while dribbling

2-7

8:00

Richards stole the ball

2-7

7:57

Stroud committed a personal foul

2-7

7:57

Poplar was fouled

2-7

7:57

Poplar missed his first free throw

2-7

7:57

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

2-7

7:57

Poplar made his second free throw

2-8

7:57

Evans assisted

2-8

7:45

Samuel made a passing error

2-8

7:21

Evans made a passing error

2-8

7:06

Samuel missed a fadeaway jumper for a two-pointer

2-8

7:03

Poplar defended the rebound

2-8

6:52

Poplar scored on a 2-point drifting layup

2-10

6:42

Small committed a personal foul

2-10

6:42

Stroud was fouled

2-10

6:42

Jones was subbed in

2-10

6:42

Samuel was substituted

2-10

6:42

Evans was substituted

2-10

6:42

Richards was substituted

2-10

6:42

Webster was subbed in

2-10

6:42

Webster was subbed in

2-10

6:28

Morse hit a two-point hook shot

4-10

6:28

Cook assisted

4-10

6:20

Webster missed a floater for 2 points

4-10

6:17

Morse defensively rebounded

4-10

6:12

Jones missed a three-pointer

4-10

6:06

Morse grabbed offensive rebounds

4-10

6:06

Morse scored

6-10

5:55

Poplar missed a three-pointer

6-10

5:53

Green defensively rebounded

6-10

5:47

Stroud missed a three-pointer

6-10

5:44

Small defended the rebound

6-10

5:39

Small committed an offensive foul

6-10

5:39

Small made an offensive turnover

6-10

5:39

Cook was fouled

6-10

5:39

Adam was put on

6-10

5:39

Cook was substituted

6-10

5:25

Green missed a three-pointer

6-10

5:22

defensive rebounds

6-10

5:22

Evans came on

6-10

5:22

Small was substituted

6-10

5:01

Evans missed a three-pointer

6-10

4:58

Webster grabbed offensive rebounds

6-10

4:53

Webster made a two-point shot

6-12

4:53

Webster assisted

6-12

4:37

Adam missed a three-point shot

6-12

4:34

Stroud grabbed offensive rebounds

6-12

4:32

Green missed a three-pointer

6-12

4:29

Webster defensively rebounded

6-12

4:18

Sander made a dribbling error

6-12

4:18

Stroud steals the ball

6-12

4:12

Morse missed a floater for 2 points

6-12

4:11

Morse grabbed offensive rebounds

6-12

4:11

Webster committed a personal foul

6-12

4:11

Morse was fouled

6-12

4:11

Adam was substituted

6-12

4:11

Stroud was substituted

6-12

4:11

Cook was subbed in

6-12

4:11

Weah was subbed in

6-12

4:11

Morse missed his first free throw

6-12

4:11

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

6-12

4:11

Morse made his second free throw

7-12

4:11

Pelé was subbed in

7-12

4:11

Moores was subbed in

7-12

4:11

Richards came on

7-12

4:11

Poplar was substituted

7-12

4:04

Evans made a passing error

7-12

4:04

Cook steals the ball

7-12

4:01

Evans committed a personal foul

7-12

4:01

Cook was fouled

7-12

4:01

Cook missed his first free throw

7-12

4:01

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

7-12

4:01

Cook made his second free throw

8-12

3:46

Webster made a two-point shot

8-14

3:46

Evans assisted

8-14

3:30

Cook missed a three-pointer

8-14

3:29

defensive rebounds

8-14

3:29

Samuel was substituted

8-14

3:29

Jones was subbed out

8-14

3:13

Evans hit a three-pointer

8-17

3:13

Webster assisted

8-17

2:49

Stroud was subbed in

8-17

2:49

Green was subbed out

8-17

2:47

24-second violation

8-17

2:39

Poplar came on

8-17

2:39

Sander was subbed in

8-17

2:30

Richards scored 2 points on a floater

8-19

2:30

Webster assisted

8-19

2:30

Samuel committed a personal foul

8-19

2:30

Richards was fouled

8-19

2:30

Richards made his first free throw

8-20

2:18

Richards committed a personal foul

8-20

2:18

Stroud was fouled

8-20

2:14

Stroud missed his first free throw

8-20

2:14

Dead-ball offensive rebounds

8-20

2:14

Pelé was substituted

8-20

2:14

Weah was substituted

8-20

2:14

Green was subbed in

8-20

2:14

Morse was subbed in

8-20

2:14

Stroud missed his second free throw

8-20

2:12

Poplar defended the rebound

8-20

2:07

Webster hit a three-pointer

8-23

1:41

Morse missed a floater for 2 points

8-23

1:38

Morse grabbed offensive rebounds

8-23

1:38

Morse missed

8-23

1:36

Webster defensively rebounded

8-23

1:31

Webster hit a three-pointer

8-26

1:31

Webster assisted

8-26

1:29

Pause

8-26

1:29

Sander was subbed in

8-26

1:29

Webster was substituted

8-26

1:08

Green missed a floater for 2 points

8-26

1:03

Richards defended the rebound

8-26

48.0

Poplar missed a two-point shot

8-26

46.0

Morse defensively rebounded

8-26

36.0

Samuel missed a three-pointer

8-26

32.0

Richards defended the rebound

8-26

21.0

Evans missed a 2-point driving layup

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20.0

Offensive rebounds

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9.0

Evans hit a three-pointer

8-29

9.0

Richards assisted

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End of the first quarter

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Match Info

The Taranaki Mountainairs suffered a tough defeat at home on 29 May 2026, falling 89–77 to the Manawatu Jets in a New Zealand National Basketball League clash. Despite a spirited fourth-quarter rally, the Mountainairs could not overcome a dominant Jets performance that saw them control the tempo from the opening tip.

Match Overview

Playing at the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth, the Mountainairs started slowly and found themselves trailing by double digits early in the second quarter. The Jets, led by a sharp-shooting backcourt, built a 48–36 halftime lead behind efficient ball movement and aggressive transition play. Taranaki struggled to contain Manawatu’s pick-and-roll offence, which generated multiple open looks from beyond the arc.

Key Moments

First-half surge: The Jets opened the second quarter with a 12–2 run, pushing the lead to 16 points and forcing a Mountainairs timeout.
Mountainairs fight back: Taranaki cut the deficit to seven points late in the third period after a 9–0 spurt sparked by guard Josh Bloxham, but the Jets answered with a triple to restore breathing room.
Clutch free throws: In the final two minutes, Manawatu converted 8 of 10 free throws to seal the victory and deny any comeback hopes.

Standout Players

Manawatu Jets: Forward Sam Waardenburg led all scorers with 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting, adding 7 rebounds. Point guard Jordan Ngatai controlled the game with 11 assists and 4 steals, while centre Mika Vukona contributed a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards.

Taranaki Mountainairs: Import guard Jalen Billups poured in 22 points and dished out 5 assists, but received limited support from the supporting cast. Forward Marcus Alipate finished with 16 points and 8 rebounds in a losing effort.

Table Impact

The win keeps Manawatu in contention for a top-four playoff spot, improving their record to 12–8. Taranaki, now 9–11, will need to regroup quickly as they face the Canterbury Rams next week in a crucial matchup for post-season positioning.