NBL· Season 2021
Match Summary
Nelson Giants defeated Franklin Bulls 119:85. The match was played in NBL 2021. League standings: Nelson Giants #7, Franklin Bulls #8.
Rivalry since 2020
Nelson Giants vs Franklin Bulls Head to Head Results· 12
Nelson Giants and Franklin Bulls have met 12 times — Nelson Giants won 4, Franklin Bulls won 8, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. Franklin Bulls leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 1991 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 165.92 per match (979 for the home side, 1012 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 94–107 in 2021.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Nelson Giants sit #7 and Franklin Bulls are #8 in the NBL table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wellington Saints | GP18 | Won16 | Lost2 | Pts1747:1381 |
| #2 | Bay Hawks | GP18 | Won13 | Lost5 | Pts1678:1501 |
| #3 | Southland Sharks | GP18 | Won13 | Lost5 | Pts1644:1517 |
| #4 | Auckland Huskies | GP18 | Won11 | Lost7 | Pts1552:1537 |
| #5 | Canterbury Rams | GP18 | Won9 | Lost9 | Pts1549:1558 |
| #6 | Otago Nuggets | GP18 | Won9 | Lost9 | Pts1560:1594 |
| #7 | Nelson Giants | GP16 | Won6 | Lost10 | Pts1453:1469 |
| #8 | Franklin Bulls | GP18 | Won5 | Lost13 | Pts1505:1794 |
| #9 | Manawatu Jets | GP17 | Won4 | Lost13 | Pts1477:1610 |
| #10 | Taranaki Mountainairs | GP17 | Won2 | Lost15 | Pts1385:1589 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Nelson Giants have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Franklin Bulls show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 10 May 2026