NBL· Season 2026
Match Summary
Auckland Tuatara defeated Tauranga Whai 96:71. The match was played in NBL 2026. League standings: Auckland Tuatara #2, Tauranga Whai #9.
Rivalry since 2024
Auckland Tuatara vs Tauranga Whai Head to Head Results· 4
Auckland Tuatara and Tauranga Whai have met 4 times — Auckland Tuatara won 3, Tauranga Whai won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Auckland Tuatara leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 632 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 158.00 per match (346 for the home side, 286 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 100–77 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Auckland Tuatara sit #2 and Tauranga Whai are #9 in the NBL table heading into this match.
NBL - Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Southland Sharks | GP10 | Won8 | Lost2 | Pts961:887 |
| #2 | Auckland Tuatara | GP8 | Won6 | Lost2 | Pts772:708 |
| #3 | Canterbury Rams | GP8 | Won6 | Lost2 | Pts780:719 |
| #4 | Wellington Saints | GP8 | Won5 | Lost3 | Pts799:723 |
| #5 | Otago Nuggets | GP7 | Won4 | Lost3 | Pts598:598 |
| #6 | Franklin Bulls | GP9 | Won4 | Lost5 | Pts863:880 |
| #7 | Taranaki Airs | GP8 | Won3 | Lost5 | Pts665:727 |
| #8 | Manawatu Jets | GP10 | Won3 | Lost7 | Pts933:1029 |
| #9 | Tauranga Whai | GP7 | Won2 | Lost5 | Pts617:659 |
| #10 | Bay Hawks | GP8 | Won2 | Lost6 | Pts741:775 |
| #11 | Nelson Giants | GP7 | Won2 | Lost5 | Pts632:656 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Auckland Tuatara have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. Tauranga Whai 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: 24 May 2026