NBL· Season 2019
Match Summary
Southland Sharks defeated Nelson Giants 112:102. The match was played in NBL 2019. League standings: Southland Sharks #4, Nelson Giants #6.
Rivalry since 2010
Southland Sharks vs Nelson Giants Head to Head Results· 36
Southland Sharks and Nelson Giants have met 36 times — Southland Sharks won 19, Nelson Giants won 17, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Southland Sharks leads the head-to-head with 19 victories from 36 meetings. A combined 6387 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 177.42 per match (3230 for the home side, 3157 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 36 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 36 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Southland Sharks are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 119–100 in 2013.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Southland Sharks sit #4 and Nelson Giants are #6 in the NBL table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wellington Saints | GP18 | Won18 | Lost0 | Pts1793:1417 |
| #2 | Bay Hawks | GP18 | Won14 | Lost4 | Pts1792:1660 |
| #3 | Canterbury Rams | GP18 | Won13 | Lost5 | Pts1570:1342 |
| #4 | Southland Sharks | GP18 | Won12 | Lost6 | Pts1854:1697 |
| #5 | Southern Huskies | GP18 | Won9 | Lost9 | Pts1630:1598 |
| #6 | Nelson Giants | GP18 | Won7 | Lost11 | Pts1612:1635 |
| #7 | Taranaki Mountainairs | GP18 | Won3 | Lost15 | Pts1498:1805 |
| #8 | Super City Rangers | GP18 | Won3 | Lost15 | Pts1498:1800 |
| #9 | Manawatu Jets | GP18 | Won2 | Lost16 | Pts1584:1877 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Southland Sharks 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