The Otago Nuggets triumphed in the NBL Showdown last year and open the season against the Saints on Saturday. (MH)TAB title odds: $17Shane Wenzlick/Photosport Isaac Davidson will look to build on his encouraging NBL Showdown for the Franklin Bulls in 2021. (MH)TAB title odds: $3.50Shane Wenzlick/Photosport Veteran Marcel Jones will be a key offensive weapon for the Taranaki Mountain Airs. (MH)TAB title odds: $31Dave Rowland/Getty Images Jayden Bezzant had a memorable NBL Showdown for the Jets last year. (MH)TAB title odds: $8Shane Wenzlick/Photosport Taane Samuel, who had a strong NBL Showdown, joins the Saints from the Manawatū Jets.

Source: Stuff April 23, 2021 00:03 UTC