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In a rerun of last year’s Grand Final, SBS Bank Southland Sharks won a dramatic Sal’s NBL championship game against Mills Albert Wellington Saints 104-101 in overtime.

Semi-Final Preview: Wheeler Motor Company Canterbury Rams vs SBS Bank Southland Sharks

Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (96) defeat the Northern Group Tauranga Whai (81) Three would rain down for the Whai to begin the first quarter. Reuben Te Rangi, Taine Murray and Nick Stoddart would get great looks from 3 and stun the Sharks early as the visiting side would take an early 10 point lead. The Sharks, usually ever so careful with the ball, would be sloppy with the ball, causing turnovers that would hurt their chances of keeping it close initially. Reuben Te Ran

Result: Mills Albert Wellington Saints (119) defeat SBS Bank Southland Sharks (94)

Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (103) defeat Big Barrel Hawke's Bay Hawks (62)

Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (103) defeat Wheeler Motor Company Canterbury Rams (98)

The Southland Sharks fought back from an early deficit to defeat the Nelson Giants 95-85 on the road and secure their 10th win in a row this season.

The NBS Nelson Giants return to Trafalgar Centre on Saturday afternoon looking to bounce back from a tough offensive night, but they will need to do it against the form team of the Sal’s NBL.