Wildcats fall to New Zealand in New Plymouth

Game details

Perth Wildcats 94 defeated by New Zealand Breakers 97

TSB Stadium

Box Score

4 January 2022

Summary

The Perth Wildcats fought hard but couldn’t get over the line in New Plymouth. The visitors were leading at after the first two quarters, but an average third term saw New Zealand take back the lead, leaving the Wildcats on the back foot for the remainder of the game. Bryce Cotton managed 32 points, while Brady Manek stood tall with 20 points. Barry Brown Jr was New Zealand’s best, finishing with 23 points.

Reaction

John Rillie shared his thoughts on the game.

“New Zealand are a playoff team,” he said.

“They’re well prepared, their coaches get them ready.

“We got off to a great start, we certainly scored enough points in the game to win the game, we just had a loose second quarter that allowed them to get a lot of momentum and go into half time with some hope.”

Player focus

Brady Manek managed 20 points, a team-high 7 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Next game

Perth Wildcats face Sydney Kings on Saturday 7 January at Qudos Bank Arena, 5:00pm WST tip-off.