Heading into last night's thrilling 106-105 win over the Fluid Recruitment Otago Nuggets there were more than a few signs pointing towards a possible title this season for the Steelformers Taranaki Mountainairs.
The Airs sit 7-3 on top of the ladder. Are they the team to beat?
When you cast your eyes across the teams leading the stats as we get going in Week 4 of the Sal's NBL there is one particular team that keeps coming up - the Airs!
Most Points Per Game
Taranaki Mountainairs – 101
Most Rebounds Per Game
Taranaki Mountainairs – 48.9
Offensive Rebounds Per Game
Taranaki Mountainairs – 13.9
Least Points Against Per Game
Franklin Bulls – 80
Average Possessions Per Game
Taranaki Mountainiars – 87.7
Points In The Paint Per Game
Taranaki Mountainairs – 49.6
Second Chance Points Per Game
Taranaki Mountainairs – 13.4
Most Personal Fouls Per Game
Otago Nuggets – 20.1
Least Personal Fouls Per Game
Manawatu Jets – 13.8
Best Field Goal Percentage
Taranaki Mountainairs – 49.1%
Best 2pt Percentage
Otago Nuggets – 59.9%
Best 3pt Percentage
Taranaki Mountainairs – 37.7%
Most 3pt Made Per Game
Manawatu Jets – 13.9
Most Free Throws Attempted Per Game
Canterbury Rams – 20.1
Most Free Throws Made Per Game
Canterbury Rams – 15.6
Best Free Throw Percentage
Canterbury Rams – 77.3%
Most Assists Per Game
Taranaki Mountainairs – 19.1
Most Blocks Per Game
Taranaki Mountainairs & Franklin Bulls – 3.1
Most Blocks Against Per Game
Canterbury Rams – 4.2
Most Steals Per Game
Auckland Huskies – 9.8
Most Turnovers Per Game
Canterbury Rams – 15.9