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    Valuable input off the bench from Shane Temara has helped Taranaki to a 102-95 victory over the Nelson in the National Basketball League

    Valuable input off the bench from Shane Temara has helped Taranaki to a 102-95 victory over the Nelson in the National Basketball League


    Giants forward Mika Vukona says they marked up on Marcel Jones and Derone Raukawa - leaving Temara to score 20 points, including four three-pointers.



    Elsewhere, Auckland's defeated Canterbury 90-81.

    Four points separate the top five teams with Taranaki joining leaders Otago and Manawatu on 16 points.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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