Rams beaten again

The Nelson Giants inflicted a second straight loss on the Canterbury Rams, winning 97-89 in the NBL Showdown on Thursday. Nelson led by as many as 24 points and, although the Rams showed fighting spirit, it was a game their rivals always had under control. Mike Karena, playing against his former club, was in dominant form for the Giants amassing 27 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile Giants marquee player Mika Vukona is recovering from an operation for appendicitis on Thursdayand will miss most of the event.