The Otago Nuggets made a clear statement to the Sal’s NBL Showdown with a brilliantly paced victory over a gallant Franklin Bulls at The Trusts Arena. The southerners defeated the Bulls 89-83 to move to 7 and 4 on the league ladder while the Bulls drop to 6 and 5. READ MORE:* NBL Showdown: Taranaki Airs remain top of table after one-point win over Otago Nuggets* NBL Showdown: Otago Nuggets beat Nelson Giants to move second* NBL Showdown: Nuggets pile on a season-high score to sweep past Jets* Franklin Bulls on a roll as they see off Manawatū Jets in NBLThe Bulls shot out of the gate to a 7-0 lead with Isaac Davidson and Everard Bartlett draining their opening triples, with Tall Black Bartlett converting a rare four-point play after being sent to the hardwood as he released. The final quarter looked all Nuggets as they extended seemingly at will, leading by a game-high 14 with 2:33 left to play. Final Score: Otago Nuggets 89 (Jordan Hunt 31, Jordan Ngatai 18, Joshua Aitcheson 14, Jarrod Kenny 13 (Franklin Bulls 83 (Everard Bartlett 19, Dom Kelman-Poto 16, Isaac Davidson 12.

Source: Stuff July 18, 2020 22:07 UTC