Bartercard NBL Blitz at Te Rauparaha Arena

BLITZ RESULTS

The HBS Hawks and Fico Finance Nelson Giants were the best teams in Day 2 of the NBL Pre-Season, each grabbing two wins.

Hawks started the morning with tight 10 point win over Waitakere Rangers, but quickly found their straps against hosts the Wellington Saints winning big, 81-49.

Serbian import Darko Cohadarevic was outstanding for the Hawks, anchoring the middle with veteran Kareem Johnsonreem Johnson.

Head Coach Tab Baldwin said after the Saints game, "After an indifferent first up effort against the Rangers, our HBS Bank Hawks put in a stellar effort dominating the game from the tip-off. With a 20 point lead at the half, all players got time and performed well”

Giants look a tight unit already with proven winners in Erron Maxey and Josh Pace added to the roster.

Nelson had big double digit wins over the Southland Sharks and Taranaki Mountain Airs.

Wellington Saints 90 Southland Sharks 63
Giants 74 Airs 55
HBS Bank Hawks 61 Rangers 51
HBS Bank Hawks 81 Saints 49
Airs 62 Jets 56



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