New Zealand NBLNBNFT
Nelson Giants
WWL
107-91
Taranaki Airs
LLWL
Sat, 2 May 2026
06:30
Nelson Giants vs Taranaki Airs: Head to Head Stats
This Match Prediction
Best Prediction
Taranaki Airs
Probability
59%
1 - Nelson Giants
41%
2 - Taranaki Airs
59%
Predicted Score
91-93
Avg Points
183.0
Match Preview
NBL match between Nelson Giants and Taranaki Airs on 02/05/2026.
The Nelson Giants have struggled in their last 5 matches, losing 3 of them.
Meanwhile, the Taranaki Airs have been in excellent form, winning 67% of their last 6 matches.
According to the algorithm prediction, Taranaki Airs are favored to win with a probability of 59%.
Head to Head
8 matches
3
38%
63%
5
Nelson GiantsTaranaki Airs
Points Scored
742
Points Scored
770
| Date | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/26 | Nelson Giants | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | Taranaki Airs |
| 18/06/25 | Taranaki Airs | 16-20 | 13-21 | 18-19 | 24-22 | 71-82 | Nelson Giants |
| 05/04/25 | Nelson Giants | 17-28 | 30-24 | 24-30 | 22-26 | 93-108 | Taranaki Airs |
| 17/07/24 | Taranaki Airs | 21-20 | 21-10 | 27-16 | 18-28 | 87-74 | Nelson Giants |
| 14/07/24 | Taranaki Airs | 26-19 | 25-28 | 29-19 | 26-24 | 106-90 | Nelson Giants |
| 28/04/24 | Nelson Giants | 25-34 | 27-25 | 22-36 | 23-21 | 97-116 | Taranaki Airs |
League Standings
New Zealand NBL
| # | Team | GP | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otago Nuggets | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2 | Wellington Saints | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.600 |
| 3 | Canterbury Rams | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.750 |
| 4 | Auckland Tuatara | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.750 |
| 5 | Taranaki Airs | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.600 |
| 6 | Southland Sharks | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| 7 | Tauranga Whai | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| 8 | Nelson Giants | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 9 | Franklin Bulls | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 10 | Manawatu Jets | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0.200 |
| 11 | Bay Hawks | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Playoff
Relegation
Nelson Giants
Last 6 matches
2
Wins
67%
1
Losses
33%
Points Scored
281
Points Conceded
272
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05 | vsTaranaki Airs | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | W |
| 25/04 | vsWellington Saints | 26-30 | 27-24 | 16-24 | 28-17 | 97-95 | W |
| 15/04 | @Otago Nuggets | 14-15 | 32-18 | 20-23 | 20-21 | 86-77 | L |
Taranaki Airs
Last 6 matches
1
Wins
25%
3
Losses
75%
Points Scored
336
Points Conceded
395
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05 | @Nelson Giants | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | L |
| 30/04 | @Wellington Saints | 22-26 | 38-20 | 31-17 | 20-26 | 111-89 | L |
| 27/04 | vsFranklin Bulls | 26-15 | 21-25 | 21-25 | 23-25 | 91-90 | W |
| 18/04 | @Tauranga Whai | 25-16 | 21-11 | 18-15 | 23-23 | 87-65 | L |
Match History
8 matches
| Date | League | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score | Away | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.05.2026 | NBN | Nelson Giants | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | Taranaki Airs | W |
| 18.06.2025 | - | Taranaki Airs | 16-20 | 13-21 | 18-19 | 24-22 | 71-82 | Nelson Giants | W |
| 05.04.2025 | - | Nelson Giants | 17-28 | 30-24 | 24-30 | 22-26 | 93-108 | Taranaki Airs | W |
| 17.07.2024 | - | Taranaki Airs | 21-20 | 21-10 | 27-16 | 18-28 | 87-74 | Nelson Giants | L |
| 14.07.2024 | - | Taranaki Airs | 26-19 | 25-28 | 29-19 | 26-24 | 106-90 | Nelson Giants | L |
| 28.04.2024 | - | Nelson Giants | 25-34 | 27-25 | 22-36 | 23-21 | 97-116 | Taranaki Airs | W |
| 13.07.2023 | - | Taranaki Airs | 27-15 | 24-16 | 32-33 | 25-18 | 108-82 | Nelson Giants | L |
| 06.05.2023 | - | Nelson Giants | 30-20 | 36-21 | 29-18 | 22-24 | 117-83 | Taranaki Airs | L |
Nelson Giants — Home Matches
2 matches
Record:Win 1 (50%)/Lost 1 (50%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.04.2026 | Wellington Saints | 26-30 | 27-24 | 16-24 | 28-17 | 97-95 | W |
| 12.04.2026 | Canterbury Rams | 28-26 | 13-21 | 25-24 | 19-15 | 85-86 | L |
Taranaki Airs — Away Matches
3 matches
Record:Win 0 (0%)/Lost 3 (100%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.05.2026 | Nelson Giants | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | L |
| 30.04.2026 | Wellington Saints | 22-26 | 38-20 | 31-17 | 20-26 | 111-89 | L |
| 18.04.2026 | Tauranga Whai | 25-16 | 21-11 | 18-15 | 23-23 | 87-65 | L |
Nelson Giants — Next Matches
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Taranaki Airs — Next Matches
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