NBL· Season 2022
Match Summary
Otago Nuggets defeated Franklin Bulls 104:99 after ot. The match was played in NBL 2022. League standings: Otago Nuggets #4, Franklin Bulls #8.
Rivalry since 2020
Otago Nuggets vs Franklin Bulls Head to Head Results· 12
Otago Nuggets and Franklin Bulls have met 12 times — Otago Nuggets won 6, Franklin Bulls won 6, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. A combined 2077 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 173.08 per match (1053 for the home side, 1024 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. Franklin Bulls are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 84–107 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Otago Nuggets sit #4 and Franklin Bulls are #8 in the NBL table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Taranaki Mountainairs | GP18 | Won12 | Lost6 | Pts1612:1511 |
| #2 | Nelson Giants | GP18 | Won12 | Lost6 | Pts1506:1457 |
| #3 | Wellington Saints | GP18 | Won10 | Lost8 | Pts1694:1612 |
| #4 | Otago Nuggets | GP18 | Won10 | Lost8 | Pts1545:1533 |
| #5 | Auckland Tuatara | GP18 | Won10 | Lost8 | Pts1616:1467 |
| #6 | Bay Hawks | GP18 | Won10 | Lost8 | Pts1548:1520 |
| #7 | Canterbury Rams | GP18 | Won8 | Lost10 | Pts1495:1506 |
| #8 | Franklin Bulls | GP18 | Won7 | Lost11 | Pts1407:1473 |
| #9 | Southland Sharks | GP18 | Won6 | Lost12 | Pts1524:1622 |
| #10 | Manawatu Jets | GP18 | Won5 | Lost13 | Pts1437:1683 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Otago Nuggets have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 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