Wildcats to meet 36ers in Round 7

The Perth Wildcats next game will now take place on Tuesday 18 January against the Adelaide 36ers at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

It will be their first game in South Australia this season, after their previously scheduled games were postponed.

Sunday’s matchup with the Illawarra Hawks will now be rescheduled due to the current COVID-19 outbreak within the Wildcats travelling party.

The NBL released the following released the following regarding the upcoming round:

The Hungry Jack’s NBL Season will charge ahead this week with seven games in seven days.
 
It all starts with a bang on Thursday night when bitter rivals Illawarra and Sydney go toe-to-toe for the first time since their on-court dust up on December 11 that resulted in four players being slapped with hefty fines.
 
Round 7 is a big win for fans with wall-to-wall games across the week:

Illawarra Hawks v Sydney Kings
Thursday January 13, 7:30pm AEDT
WIN Entertainment Centre
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel
 
New Zealand Breakers v Melbourne United
Friday January 14, 7:30pm AEDT
MyState Bank Arena
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel
 
Brisbane Bullets v South East Melbourne Phoenix
Saturday January 15, 5:30pm AEDT
Nissan Arena
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel
 
Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United
Sunday January 16, 1:00pm AEDT
WIN Entertainment Centre
10 Peach, Kayo Freebies
 
Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers
Sunday January 16, 3:00pm AEDT
Qudos Bank Arena
10 Peach, Kayo Freebies
 
Adelaide 36ers v Perth Wildcats
Tuesday January 18, 7:30pm AEDT
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel
 
New Zealand Breakers v Tasmania JackJumpers
Wednesday January 19, 7:30pm AEDT
MyState Bank Arena
ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel

Some changes were made in line with the NBL’s Covid health and safety protocols, and respective state government close contact requirements.
 
Tasmania JackJumpers v New Zealand Breakers, Cairns Taipans v Melbourne United, Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks and Adelaide 36ers v Tasmania JackJumpers will be rescheduled at a later date.
 
The health and safety of the players, coaches, clubs, staff and fans is the League’s number one priority when considering these matters.

The NBL will continue to follow the advice of governments and health authorities. 
 
Regular testing of all players and staff will continue, while further testing will be carried out on individuals impacted or those deemed close contacts.