The 1998 NBL season was the 17th season of the National Basketball League. Nelson won the championship in 1998 to claim their second league title.[1] They defeated North Harbour 81–73 in the final on 12 September.[2] A mid-season game between Canterbury and Northland produced the highest ever scoreline in league history, with Canterbury recording a 179–124 win.[3] Northland also became the first team in league history to record a winless campaign.[4]
| 1998 New Zealand NBL season | |
|---|---|
| League | New Zealand NBL |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Number of teams | 11 |
| Regular season | |
| Minor premiers | Nelson |
| Top scorer | Ronnie Joyner (Northland) |
| Playoffs | |
| Champions | Nelson |
| Runners-up | North Harbour |
| New Zealand NBL seasons | |
| # | Team |
|---|---|
|
Nelson |
|
North Harbour |
| 3 | Canterbury |
| 4 | Auckland |
| 5 | Wellington |
| 6 | Taranaki |
| 7 | Palmerston North |
| 8 | Otago |
| 9 | Waikato |
| 10 | Hawke's Bay |
| 11 | Northland |