Saints march on

The Wellington Saints have extended their unbeaten start in the National Basketball League to 10 games, beating the Nelson Giants 110-84. Shea Ili had 27 points and 10 assists for the Saints who are 10-0, while Finn Delany had 30 for the Giants who fall to 2-8. The Canterbury Rams also triumphed, beating the Bay Hawks 106-89. Marcel Jones had 39 points and 10 rebounds as the Rams remain in top four at 5-5.