DrinkWise Preview: Round 8 – Perth Wildcats vs Adelaide 36ers

Game Details

Who: Perth Wildcats vs Adelaide 36ers

When: 6:30pm WST Thursday 23 November

Where: RAC Arena

Watch: Live on ESPN via Kayo or Foxtel

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Context

After a week since their last game, the Perth Wildcats will be coming in fresh to face Adelaide 36ers for Thursday night's Pink Game. Exciting American Brady Manek has started to find his feet with impressive back-to-back performances from three-point range. Bryce Cotton is at his best, currently leading the league in scoring, averaging 22.5 points per game. Since Wildcats last met Adelaide, the 36ers have released sharp-shooting import Craig Randall, bringing a new-look roster to Perth.

For the sixth consecutive year, Perth Wildcats have joined forces with local charity Breast Cancer Care WA to raise vital funds and awareness for breast cancer survivors and their families. Get involved in this season's Pink Game!

Pre-game words

John Rillie on the match-up with Adelaide 36ers and their roster changes.

“When you make subtle changes to your roster there can be great advantages,” he said.

“They’ve had a couple of games since they played us, but their style of play and the personal that is still there, at the core of it all, they’re still going to be the same type of players.

“There’s probably 20 more shots to be shared across their playing roster, that’s the biggest difference.”

Roster Availability

Kyle Zunic remains out with a hamstring injury, Michael Harris is his replacement in the 11-man squad.  

Opponents to watch out for

Antonius Cleveland will be one to watch this game, coming off a 17-point, 6 assist game against NZ Breakers on Sunday.

Last time they met

The Perth Wildcats defeated Adelaide 36ers 94-89 in Round 6 in Adelaide. Brady Manek was outstanding, finishing with a game-high 25 points. Robert Franks was Adelaide’s best, managing 24 points and 9 rebounds.