The Wellington Saints trounced the Auckland Stars 116-84 in their National Basketball League encounter on Thursday night.
Mike Efevberha led the home side to the win with his second 40-point haul of the season, with Auckland desperately missing Dillon Boucher.
Hawkes Bay beat the Nelson Giants 78-67 for their third win of the season.
North Harbour beat Taranaki 114-96.