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The Nelson Giants under new Tall Blacks coach Nenad Vucinic thumped previously unbeaten North Harbour 83-59 at the North Shore Events Centre last night.
The Giants led 23-19, 41-36 and 59-53 at the breaks, with import Josh Pace leading the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
The Heat now face three games on the road.