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  •   Home > News > Sports > Basketball

    The Wellington Saints have moved to the top of the NBL basketball ladder after slam-dunking the Southland Sharks 93-72 in Invercargill

    The Wellington Saints have moved to the top of the NBL basketball ladder after slam-dunking the Southland Sharks 93-72 in Invercargill


    In his return to the league, Tall Black Shea Ili registered 13 points, five rebounds and 10 assists from 19 minutes on court for the visitors.

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