The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Southland Sharks won 4.
- Southland Sharks is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
- In recent matches, Nelson Giants has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
- Southland Sharks may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Recently, Nelson Giants has had a series of home games.
- In this match, Southland Sharks is the team to beat.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Southland Sharks won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1889:1756. (average 94.5:87.8).
- Including home matches between the teams, Southland Sharks won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 840:796. (average 93.3:88.4).
Draw
Play OffsQuarter-finals
| 1 | Canterbury Rams (2) | Bye | |
| 2 | Southland Sharks (3) | Tauranga Whai (6) | 96 : 81 |
| 3 | Auckland Tuatara (1) | Bye | |
| 4 | Wellington Saints (4) | Otago Nuggets (5) | 94 : 81 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Canterbury Rams (2) | Southland Sharks (3) | 74 : 84 |
| 2 | Auckland Tuatara (1) | Wellington Saints (4) | 69 : 112 |
Final
| 1 | Southland Sharks (3) | Wellington Saints (4) | 104 : 101 |





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