Dech, Harris in playoffs showdown

Adelaide 36ers teammates Sunday Dech and Hyrum Harris will go head-to-head in the final round of the NZNBL with a playoff spot on the line.

Dech’s Canterbury Rams (8-9, 7th) will have to beat Harris’ Hawkes Bay Hawks (9-8, 4th) as the race for the top six comes down to the last round.

A win for Harris’ Hawks will see Hawkes Bay qualify for the playoffs, ending Dech and the Rams’ 2022 season.

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Dech, who is averaging 18.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and four assists per game this NZNBL season, scored 15 points and dished four assists in Canterbury’s 106-55 win last round over Southland Sharks.

Harris had 10 points, four rebounds and four assists in the Hawks’ 106-69 win against Manawatu Jets.

The 198cm forward is averaging 13.4 points and 8.5 rebounds per outing after a breakout campaign during the NBL22 season.