21 Apr 2012

Hawks flying, Jets back in top four

1:13 pm on 21 April 2012

Manawatu are back in the top four of the National Basketball League, while Hawkes Bay continue to set the pace.

The Jets defeated the Otago Nuggets 103-79 in Palmerston North to rejoin the Hawks in the playoff places, after the pacesetters notched win number eight with a 102-83 home victory over the Harbour Heat in Taradale.

It's the fourth straight loss for the Heat while the Hawks move to eight wins and one loss.