Mark Dickel’s Canterbury Rams played the role of the tortoise, and almost got embarrassed by Hawke’s Bay before beating them 99-96 in overtime in Napier on Monday.

Ageing athletes and a win-less record was supposed to be an indicator that Hawke’s Bay, even if they were playing this NBL game on their home court, would be toast against a Canterbury side eager to return from their short North Island road trip with a win…

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