The Nelson Giants have beaten the Southland Sharks 82-67 in their quarter-final of the National Basketball League play-offs.
Michael Harrison hit a game high 23 points as the Giants beat the Sharks for the third time this season.
Nelson now play Waikato in the semi-finals on Friday night, in a repeat of last year's championship game.
Tonight North Harbour play Hawke's Bay with the winner meeting Saints in the semi-finals.