NBL· Season 2023
Match Summary
Franklin Bulls defeated Taranaki Airs 78:71. The match was played in NBL 2023. League standings: Taranaki Airs #7, Franklin Bulls #4.
Rivalry since 2020
Taranaki Airs vs Franklin Bulls Head to Head Results· 14
Taranaki Airs and Franklin Bulls have met 14 times — Taranaki Airs won 9, Franklin Bulls won 5, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. Taranaki Airs leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 14 meetings. A combined 2564 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 183.14 per match (1302 for the home side, 1262 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 117–91 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Taranaki Airs sit #7 and Franklin Bulls are #4 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, Taranaki Airs have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 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