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From the Vault: NBL Classic Matches | #8

Looking for some basketball to watch?

With the Sal’s NBL Men’s and Women’s competitions, along with Women’s D-League, currently looking at Modified Competitions for 2020,  we’ve gone through the archives to bring you some classic NBL games from yesteryear to watch!

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NBL Classic Match #8: 2004 NBL Grand Final | Nelson Giants vs. Auckland Stars

We head back to 2004 for our next Classic Match. Watch as a star-studded Auckland Stars side claimed their eighth league title, defeating Nelson Giants in the decider. 


AUCKLAND STARS
(80) defeated Nelson Giants (68) | Referees: Alan Godden, Stan Battock & Gavin Whiu



10 teams contested the 2004 season (final standings):
 Auckland Stars, Nelson Giants, Wellington Saints, Hawke’s Bay Hawks, Manawatu Jets, Waikato Titans, Canterbury Rams, Taranaki Mountainairs, Otago Nuggets and Harbour Heat.


All-Star Five: 

  • G: Willie Banks (Taranaki Mountainairs)
  • G: Lindsay Tait (Auckland Stars)
  • F: Adrian Majstrovich (Hawke’s Bay Hawks)
  • F: Ben Knight (Wellington Saints)
  • C: Geordie Cullen (Waikato Titans)


Photos: www.photosport.nz
Video: Ben Valentine

 

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