NBL· Season 2023
Match Summary
Canterbury Rams defeated Taranaki Airs 94:82. The match was played in NBL 2023. League standings: Canterbury Rams #3, Taranaki Airs #7.
Rivalry since 2014
Canterbury Rams vs Taranaki Airs Head to Head Results· 27
Canterbury Rams and Taranaki Airs have met 27 times — Canterbury Rams won 22, Taranaki Airs won 5, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Canterbury Rams leads the head-to-head with 22 victories from 27 meetings. A combined 4736 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 175.41 per match (2543 for the home side, 2193 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 27 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 27 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 112–111 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Canterbury Rams sit #3 and Taranaki Airs are #7 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, Canterbury Rams have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. Taranaki Airs 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