NBL· Season 2020
Match Summary
Otago Nuggets defeated Nelson Giants 87:79. The match was played in NBL 2020. League standings: Otago Nuggets #1, Nelson Giants #6.
Rivalry since 2010
Otago Nuggets vs Nelson Giants Head to Head Results· 26
Otago Nuggets and Nelson Giants have met 26 times — Otago Nuggets won 11, Nelson Giants won 15, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Nelson Giants leads the head-to-head with 15 victories from 26 meetings. A combined 4390 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 168.85 per match (2159 for the home side, 2231 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 26 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 26 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 107–94 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Otago Nuggets sit #1 and Nelson Giants are #6 in the NBL table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Otago Nuggets | GP14 | Won9 | Lost5 | Pts1293:1233 |
| #2 | Manawatu Jets | GP14 | Won8 | Lost6 | Pts1346:1305 |
| #3 | Auckland Huskies | GP14 | Won8 | Lost6 | Pts1207:1219 |
| #4 | Taranaki Mountainairs | GP14 | Won8 | Lost6 | Pts1382:1375 |
| #5 | Franklin Bulls | GP14 | Won7 | Lost7 | Pts1150:1134 |
| #6 | Nelson Giants | GP14 | Won5 | Lost9 | Pts1171:1252 |
| #7 | Canterbury Rams | GP14 | Won4 | Lost10 | Pts1201:1232 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Otago Nuggets have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Nelson Giants show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 10 May 2026