On Thursday, the fifth position holder team Nelson Giants is going to have a face-off against Manawatu Jets at 1:00 PM IST. Comparing NG and MWJ teams together, Nelson Giants has the upper hand for this combat. The sports and events arena in Nelson, New Zealand i.e. Trafalgar Centre is going to host this upcoming NG vs MWJ match on 3rd June 2021.
NG vs MWJ Match Details
- New Zealand Basketball League 2021
- Nelson Giants vs Manawatu Jets
- 3rd June 2021, Thursday
- Kick-Off at 1:00 PM IST
- Trafalgar Centre, Nelson, New Zealand (Venue)
Nelson Giants vs Manawatu Jets Preview
The team Nelson Giants has won total of four combats in their previously played nine matches as of now. The team has also lost five matches and currently securing eight points from their overall performance in the tournament. Nelson Giants previous match was on May 29, in which Bay Hawks was their opponent. In that game, Nelson Giants has gained success by 112-109 scores. Earlier this on May 23, Nelson Giants has faced defeat against their rival team Southland Sharks by 10-92 scores.
In the meantime, team Manawatu Jets is not in good shape currently by winning only one match in the New Zealand Basketball League 2021. They have performed in seven matches in total but won only one and lost six combats and that’s why they are having only 2 points so far. Manawatu Jets lost their previous match which was played on May 30 against Southland Sharks. That match ended in the defeat of MWJ by 88-100 scores. On May 23, Manawatu Jets won the match against Taranaki Mountainairs by 85-77 scores.
NG vs MWJ: Team Squads
Nelson Giants Squads: Nic Trathen, Sam Dempster, Joshua Leger, Jay Marsh, Beri Bronson, Alex McNaught, Anzac Rissetto, Hunter Hale, Riley BensemannTyler Marsh, Tommy Gargiulo, Tysxun Aiolupotea, , Tom Ingram, Donte Ingram
Manawatu Jets Squads: Jayden Bezzant, Nikau McCullough, Shane Temara, Jake McKinlay, Ashton McQueen, Matangirei Hipango, Kalib Mullins, Troy Temara, Tukaha Cooper, Finn Lally, DeAndre Daniels, Daishon Knight
NG vs MWJ: Probable Lineup
Team NG: Beri Bronson, Sam Dempster, Hunter Hale, Tom Ingham, Donte Ingram
Team MWJ: Jayden Bezzant, Matangirei Hipango, Tukaha Cooper, Daishon Knight, DeAndre Daniels
NG vs MWJ: Key Players & Winner Prediction
The ranking players from the side Nelson Giants (NG) are Beri Bronson (Power Forward), Hunter Hale (Point Guard), and Donte Ingram (Small Forward and Shooting Guard). On the other hand, the squads of Manawatu Jets (MWJ) also include such scoring performers in their side and these are Jayden Bezzant (Guard), Tukaha Cooper (Guard), and DeAndre Daniels (Small Forward).
Now talking about their overall performance, the team Nelson Giants is currently sitting at the fifth place after they have secured 8 points so far. On the other side, the team Manawatu Jets has been beaten in six matches from their seven face-offs and with that performance they are securing only 2 points and ninth spot in the league standings. Overall, Nelson Giants has the upper hand to win this face-off against Manawatu Jets and are expected to get an easy victory in this combat.
