McCullough stars for Nuggets
It was the Nikau show as the Otago Nuggets made it three straight with a crushing 83-66 win over the Franklin Bulls in Pukekohe last night.
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US import at ease with Nuggets
US import at ease with Nuggets
Keith Williams had hit tough times before the call finally came.
Gallaher influential in another Ajax win
Gallaher influential in another Ajax win
At first Samara Gallaher showed she was a problem for her rivals going to the hoop.
Magic held in check until run opens gap
Magic held in check until run opens gap
A run on either side of the final break helped the Mid City Magic pull away to remain unbeaten.
Nuggets take control in third quarter
Nuggets take control in third quarter
There did not seem any special significance as Todd Withers was fouled at the hoop by Hyrum Harris.
Unassuming approach from player with impressive career
Unassuming approach from player with impressive career
Tahjere McCall is good at keeping things on court in perspective.
Injury returnee stars for Varsity
Injury returnee stars for Varsity
Varsity needed a spark, and a piece that has been missing provided it.
Grant’s anxiety now eagerness to show what he can do
Grant’s anxiety now eagerness to show what he can do
George Grant has certainly proved he can be patient.
Saints, Magic stay unbeaten with ease
Saints, Magic stay unbeaten with ease
Liam Aston poured in four first-quarter three-pointers to propel the St Kilda Saints to a comfortable victory.
Timmins dominates in Nuggets victory
Timmins dominates in Nuggets victory
This is Sam’s court.
Imports expected to boost Nuggets tonight
Imports expected to boost Nuggets tonight
The gang is all here. Now the serious work of getting everyone pulling in the same direction gets under way for coach Brent Matehaere.
NBA draft hopes high for fellow Breakers
NBA draft hopes high for fellow Breakers
Sam Timmins has two good reasons to watch the NBA draft this year.
‘Rollercoaster’ builds resilience
‘Rollercoaster’ builds resilience
Unbreakable. It did not always seem like the ideal mantra for the New Zealand Breakers as they lurched to a 5-23 season in which they again had to spend an entire campaign away from home.
Koehler inspirational as Varsity finally gets one back on South Pac Magic
Koehler inspirational as Varsity finally gets one back on South Pac Magic
Elly Koehler needed an ugly one to get going.
Magic Lions take the lead with help from Roydhouse
Magic Lions take the lead with help from Roydhouse
Aaron Roydhouse began the season like he had a point to prove.
Much-improved Nuggets fall short
Much-improved Nuggets fall short
Any question over whether Joe Cook-Green still has it should now be well and truly answered.
Happy to be back in play
Happy to be back in play
Nicole Ruske knows there will be nerves when she steps back on court.
Powerful look to Mid City Magic roster
Powerful look to Mid City Magic roster
Every year the target on the Mid City Magic’s back that fires other teams’ ambitions grows ever larger.
Poor first half sinks Nuggets
Poor first half sinks Nuggets
There were obvious danger signs as Trey Mourning let his first shot fly.
Bright start serves South Pac Magic well in opening round
Bright start serves South Pac Magic well in opening round
A fast start has propelled the South Pac Magic to an opening-night win.