Published on: Jul 22, 2021 7:18 am IST|Updated on: Jul 22, 2021 12:21 am IST
WST vs AKH Dream11 Prediction: New Zealand Basketball League 2021 playoffs starts with the game between Wellington Saints and Auckland Huskies at TSB Bank Arena, on Thursday morning (IST). Here is everything you want to know about WST vs AKH Dream 11 Match Prediction.
Wellington Saints topped the regular-season power rankings and dropped only two games. They are the best offensive team and also boast the best defensive ratings. Auckland Huskies finished fourth, ending with a five-game deficit at the top of the table.
Wellington Saints | Auckland Huskies
Games: 18 | 18 Wins: 16 | 11 Defeats: 02 | 07 Points Scored: 1747 | 1552 Points Allowed: 1381 | 1537
Host: Wellington Saints Visitors: Auckland Huskies Match Timing: 22 July, @ 11:30 AM Venue: TSB Bank Arena
No Indian channel has the official rights to broadcast the New Zealand Basketball League 2021 season, but the post-match highlights can be enjoyed on the league’s official YouTube Channel.
1. D Prewster Last Match Stats: (New Zealand Basketball League) Points: 23 Rebounds: 09 Assists: 08
2. T Samuel Last Match Stats: (New Zealand Basketball League) Points: 20 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 02
3. K Roach Last Match Stats: (New Zealand Basketball League) Points: 10 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 01
4. J Bibbs Last Match Stats: (New Zealand Basketball League) Points: 18 Rebounds: 09 Assists: 04
5. T Vodanovich Last Match Stats: (New Zealand Basketball League) Points: 17 Rebounds: 10 Assists: 02
6. T Fahrensohn Last Match Stats: (New Zealand Basketball League) Points: 10 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 00
7. N Barrow Last Match Stats: (New Zealand Basketball League) Points: 03 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 02
8. S Murphy Last Match Stats: (New Zealand Basketball League) Points: 02 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 00
9. K Tuffin Last Match Stats: (New Zealand Basketball League) Points: 11 Rebounds: 00 Assists: 00
10. T Smith Milner Last Match Stats: (New Zealand Basketball League) Points: 05 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 01
Status out: Dallas Clayton will sit out yet another game due to an ACL issue. Sam Gold hasn’t featured for Saints this season and that should remain the case after this semi-final match. Status Questionable: Thomas Gold is a big doubt with an ankle injury. in this Dream11 Basketball fantasy basketball match.
Wellington Saints active roster: Kerwin Roach, Taane Samuel, E Aukuso Vaigafa, T McLean, I Miller Jose, K Robinson, K Tuffin, Dion Prewster, Tohi Smith Milner, Leon Henry
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Status out: Huskies are likely to make do without Jeremy Kendle in the playoff. He has been missing games due to a knee injury. Status Questionable: No other major issues for the Huskies ahead of this all-important semi-final clash.
Auckland Huskies active roster: S Murphy, J Bibbs, C Johnson, D Russo Nance, T Vodanovich, B Ruscoe, Z Riley, T Fahrensohn, C McIntosh, J Henry, N Barrow
PF: Kerwin Roach SF: Taane Samuel C: Dion Prewster / L Henry PG: Tohi Smith Milner SG: K Tuffin
PF: C Johnson SF: D Russo Nance C: T Vodanovich PG: J Bibbs SG: Z Riley
Wellington Saints: Leon Henry, E Aukuso Vaigafa, T McLean, I Miller Jose, K Robinson
Auckland Huskies: B Ruscoe, S Murphy, T Fahrensohn, C McIntosh, J Henry, N Barrow
PG: T McLean SG: J Bibbs, T Smith-Milner, C McIntosh SF: T Samuel, K Roach PF: D Prewster (SP) C: T Vodanovich (PP)
The form won’t hold for much when Wellington Saints and Auckland Huskies come out onto the court for the tip-off. This is the match where the result will be defined by what players do during the regulation time. But the Saints’ overall form and better head-to-head record can’t be ignored. They remain the favourite to win this game.