Basketball

News and articles relating to Basketball from around the Nelson region

Proud Giant courts the fans

Mika Vukona was never much of one for words, if actions were available.
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Jets despatch the Giants at the Hangar

The Giants glimmer of hope of reaching the play-offs was extinguished tonight after the Manawatu Jets handed out a 110-84 drubbing, and in doing so booked themselves a place in the final four.
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Saints march on past the Giants

Wellington Saints looked hungrier for the win in the final quarter and went on to a comfortable 88-71 win over the Giants.
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Giants relying on run home

The current national basketball league season might be memorable for being fairly forgettable.
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Giants do it the hard way

Tempers overflowed as the Giants let a strong lead slip away but managed a 90-86 win over the Bay Hawks in the Hangar.
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Giants go down fighting on Anzac Day

Tensions run high at the end of the Anzac Day clash between Fico Finance Nelson Giants and Taranaki Mountainairs with the Airs winning 75-72.
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Campbell desperately seeking his shooting mojo

The frustration is etched clearly on Pete Campbell's face.
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Fico Finance Nelson Giants v Otago Nuggets

Fico Finance Nelson Giants in cruise control at the Hangar beating the Otago Nuggets 89-77.
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Mission to mine Nuggets' record

Does one game count as a winning streak? If so, the Nelson Giants are determined to keep the streak alive when they host Otago Nuggets in the Trafalgar Centre tomorrow.
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At last, a bit of good news comes our way

The vast majority of the nation's basketball fans are cheering on the Breakers as they attempt to win back-to-back championships in the Australian national league.
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