Auckland's cruised to a 94-77 home win over Wellington in the national Basketball League.
The Pirates led in every quarter, as the Saints faded after leading early, failing to score more than 80 for the first time this season.
It's the first away loss for the Saints this season after seven wins in a row, which is not a good sign heading into the playoffs.
Kevin Smith top-scored for the Pirates with 17 with the home side's bench contributing 40 points, 15 from Bilal Abdullah and 14 from Brooke Ruscoe.
Erron Maxey top-scored for the Saints with 16 while last week's player of the week Lindsay Tait was was held to two points shooting 1/8 from the field.
