The Waikato Pistons have won their tenth straight match in the National Basketball League, beating Manawatu 84-77 in Hamilton.
Thomas Abercrombie had a game high 21 points, while Alex Pledger had a double-double of 16 points and 18 rebounds.
Waikato now have only one game remaining in the regular season, with the win clinching a top two spot, which gives them automatic entry into the final four.
