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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    The Wellington Saints have claimed their 13th New Zealand basketball league title

    The Wellington Saints have claimed their 13th New Zealand basketball league title


    They've fended off a valiant Southland Sharks side 88-83 in the grand final in the capital.

    Skipper Hyrum Harris top-scored with 20 points and 14 rebounds.

    The Saints had to weather a final quarter comeback from the Sharks but Wellington forward Jordan Ngatai's told Sky Sport they stayed composed.



    BASKETBALL COVERAGE WITH BK'S NEW "LE BURGER". IT TASTES LE MEAN AS

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