NBL· Season 2023
Match Summary
Nelson Giants defeated Bay Hawks 100:91. The match was played in NBL 2023. League standings: Nelson Giants #9, Bay Hawks #6.
Rivalry since 2010
Nelson Giants vs Bay Hawks Head to Head Results· 33
Nelson Giants and Bay Hawks have met 33 times — Nelson Giants won 18, Bay Hawks won 15, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Nelson Giants leads the head-to-head with 18 victories from 33 meetings. A combined 5607 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 169.91 per match (2853 for the home side, 2754 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 33 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 33 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 112–109 in 2021.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Nelson Giants sit #9 and Bay Hawks are #6 in the NBL table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auckland Tuatara | GP18 | Won13 | Lost5 | Pts1701:1538 |
| #2 | Otago Nuggets | GP18 | Won12 | Lost6 | Pts1613:1550 |
| #3 | Canterbury Rams | GP18 | Won12 | Lost6 | Pts1685:1578 |
| #4 | Franklin Bulls | GP18 | Won12 | Lost6 | Pts1581:1538 |
| #5 | Wellington Saints | GP18 | Won9 | Lost9 | Pts1766:1724 |
| #6 | Bay Hawks | GP18 | Won8 | Lost10 | Pts1663:1677 |
| #7 | Taranaki Airs | GP18 | Won7 | Lost11 | Pts1586:1702 |
| #8 | Southland Sharks | GP18 | Won6 | Lost12 | Pts1618:1677 |
| #9 | Nelson Giants | GP18 | Won6 | Lost12 | Pts1573:1668 |
| #10 | Manawatu Jets | GP18 | Won5 | Lost13 | Pts1580:1714 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Nelson Giants have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Bay Hawks show 1 win, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 10 May 2026