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Posted on Sunday, May 31st, 2026<\/p>\n

Game Recap: Bulls vs Tuatara<\/p>\n

Result: Franklin Bulls (72) are defeated by Jadcup Auckland Tuatara (107)<\/p>\n

The Jadcup Auckland Tuatara exploded offensively in this battle of the 09, cruising to a 107-72 victory over the Franklin Bulls at Franklin Pool and Leisure.<\/p>\n

Auckland set the tone immediately, leading 26-11 after the first quarter and stretching the advantage to 55-30 by halftime. They maintained a 20+ point lead for most of the second half.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The Tuatara scored at will, putting up 107 points with massive quarters of 29 and 33 points in the 2nd and 4th respectively.<\/p>\n

Franklin showed life in the third quarter, putting up 27 points (their best period) to cut the lead to 74-57 heading into the final frame. However, Auckland responded with a 33-point 4th quarter to put the game away.<\/p>\n

Auckland Tuatara: Balanced attack with multiple players contributing. Kc Ioane threw down several dunks, Joshua Leger and Sean Bairstow facilitated, and Thomas Vodanovich and Robert Loe added key buckets.<\/p>\n

Franklin Bulls:\u00a0Jace Carter and Derrin Boyd were active, with Carter scoring inside and Boyd hitting threes and free throws. Kael Robinson also chipped in with some outside shooting.<\/p>\n

This was a one-sided offensive showcase for Auckland. The Tuatara\u2019s depth, transition game, and inside presence (many dunks\/layups) were too much for the Bulls, who couldn\u2019t keep pace despite a better offensive performance in the 3rd.<\/p>\n


\nLeading Players

\nFranklin Bulls: Derrin Boyd (19p, 3r, 1a), Carter Whitt (14p, 3r, 8a),\u00a0 Dom Kelman-Poto (13p, 6r, 4a)

\nAuckland Tuatara: Isaac Davidson (22p, 4r, 2a), Sean Bairstow (13p, 3r, 7a), Chris Johnson (12p, 5r, 3a)<\/p>\n

Sal\u2019s NBL Box Score<\/a><\/p>\n

MVP Votes:

\nIsaac Davidson (Tuatara) – 8

\nRob Loe (Tuatara) – 5

\nJace Carter (Bulls) – 4

\nTom Vodanovich (Tuatara) – 4

\nDerrin Boyd (Bulls)\u00a0 – 4

\nSean Bairstow (Tuatara) – 3

\nJosh Dilling (Tuatara) – 1

\nDom Kelman-Poto (Bulls) – 1<\/p>\n

Rapid League game:

\nResult: Franklin Bulls (31) are defeated by Auckland Tuatara\u00a0 (43)<\/p>\n

In a tight, defensive-minded Rapid League contest, the\u00a0Auckland Tuatara\u00a0defeated the\u00a0Franklin Bulls 43-31. The Tuatara controlled the pace throughout, but the Bulls repeatedly cut the lead to single digits before Auckland answered each time.<\/p>\n

Auckland Tuatara led 11-7 after the first quarter and stretched it to 23-13 at halftime.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Bulls outscored Tuatara 11-10 in the third quarter. A three pointer from\u00a0Arahi Marsh\u00a0made it 21-30, and later another Marsh three cut the deficit to 24-33 heading into the fourth.<\/p>\n

The Bulls got as close as\u00a028-38\u00a0after an Arahi Marsh three-point play and another Marsh three with 42 seconds left. However,\u00a0Joshua Wyllie\u00a0answered with a layup at 19 seconds to seal the 31-43 final.<\/p>\n

Auckland Tuatara:\u00a0Joshua Wyllie\u00a0scored key buckets late,\u00a0Kc Ioane\u00a0had multiple dunks and layups, and\u00a0Daley Pohio\u00a0hit important threes.<\/p>\n

Franklin Bulls:\u00a0Arahi Marsh\u00a0was the clear standout, hitting multiple three-pointers and converting a crucial three-point play.\u00a0Hunter Savill\u00a0and\u00a0Brody Perry\u00a0added occasional baskets.<\/p>\n

Auckland controlled most of the game, each time the Bulls would make a push the Tuatara had an answer to secure the win.<\/p>\n

Leading Players

\nFranklin Bulls: Arahi Marsh (12p, 3r), Hunter Savill (8p, 2r)

\nAuckland Tuatara: Josh Wyllie (12p, 5r), Daley Pohio (12p, 7r, 1a)<\/p>\n

Rapid League Box Score<\/a><\/p>\n

Rapid League MVP Votes:

\nDaley Pohio (Tuatara) – 10

\nJosh Wyllie (Tuatara) – 7

\nBrody Perry (Bulls) – 5

\nJosh Leger (Tuatara) – 3

\nZion Anderson (Bulls) – 2

\nArahi Marsh (Bulls) – 2

\nKC Ioane (Tuatara) – 1
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