DrinkWise Preview: Round 5 - Wildcats vs Melbourne United

Game Details

Who: Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United

When: 4:30pm WST Monday 31 October

Where: John Cain Arena

Watch: Live on ESPN via Kayo or Foxtel

Context

The Perth Wildcats come into this game on a three-game losing streak and will be looking to turn their season back around. Currently sitting 5^th on the ladder after a 3-3 start to the season, Wildcats face a 7^th place Melbourne United, who come into this game off a 6-point win over the Hawks on Saturday.

Pre-game words

John Rillie on what the team has been working on.

“We work on starts, we work on rebounds and ball-screen defence,” he said.

“It’s amazing how it all works together, whether it’s at the start of the game or in the third quarter, we certainly address it and talk about it and work on it at practice.

Roster Availability

No changes to the 11-man line-up.

Opponents to watch out for

Xavier Rathan-Mayes is in some fine form. He finished with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in Melbourne’s win over Illawarra Hawks on Saturday.

Last time they met

The Wildcats last met Melbourne in Round, falling short by just 3 points at RAC Arena. Bryce Cotton finished with a game-high 32 points and 5 rebounds. Xavier Rathan-Mayes was Melbourne’s best, managing 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists.