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8 Jan 2026 8:39
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  •   Home > News > Sports > Basketball

    The Wellington Saints have hit playoff basketball with a clean bill of health

    The Wellington Saints have hit playoff basketball with a clean bill of health


    The Saints host the Franklin Bulls tonight for a place in the NBL semifinals, having negotiated a season of unavailabilities.

    Aussie guard Ben Ayre ... who missed the last game with illness... says they have a full roster.



    Tipoff is shortly after half past 7 tonight at TSB Arena, with a few tickets still available.

    BASKETBALL WITH BK'S RODEO MEGA STACKERS. ATTACK YOUR STACK

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     04 Jan: The Breakers are keen to swarm the Perth Wildcats in their NBL basketball clash in Auckland this afternoon
     04 Jan: In basketball's NBL, Tasmania's strengthened their hold on 6th place - the final play-off position - with a nine-point win over Melbourne United
     03 Jan: The Breakers are promising to fight hard for a finals spot in basketball's NBL
     03 Jan: The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs
     03 Jan: The Breakers are well aware they're drinking at the Last Chance Saloon in the Australian NBL
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