A keenly awaited hardwood battle is approaching as Perth Wildcats comes face to face with Illawarra Hawks. Both teams have good reason to take this one seriously in NBL, with tip-off scheduled for
Across Australia, the game keeps a loyal base of supporters, which only adds to the context around this meeting.
Spacing and ball movement could shape how the opening minutes unfold. How both teams approach the first quarter could end up shaping the flow of the whole night. Which bench unit offers the bigger scoring boost? How will each side's half-court defense adjust as the game wears on?
Both sides look capable of making this a genuinely close one. Might bench depth end up deciding things? Fans can follow Basketball in-game updates and results as they happen.
The victory of Perth Wildcats: 1.32
The win of Illawarra Hawks: 3.45
