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Tivers · December 2015

Or aren't going.

P.s. DELLY, not Felly

And I didn't even mention Ben Simmonds !

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PAUL · February 2016

Congratulations to the Wildcats on their 30th consecutive season in the finals, surpassing the professional club record of 29 seasons, held by the Boston Bruins (NHL) from 1968-96. =D>

Semi-Finals
Melbourne United v NZ Breakers
Perth Wildcats v Illawarra Hawks

Perth Wildcats v Illawarra Hawks
Game 1 - Fri 19/2 6:30 WST (H)
Game 2 - Sun 21/2 Midday WST (A)
Game 3 - Fri 26/2 6:30 WST (H)

loose_goose · February 2016

I have enjoyed NBL this year, some good coverage on Fox, Finals series should be a ripper, Melbourne at their best are very good, but NZ capable of surprising them. And if Lisch can go off Illawarra will give Perth a scare.

PAUL · February 2016

Last night, Kevin Lisch was named the MVP and best defensive player for the season.
Should be a good finals series, Illawarra are statistically the best offensive side in the NBL, the Wildcats the best defensive side in the NBL.

loose_goose · February 2016

and NZ did just that surprised Melbourne on their home court. Hard for Melbourne now one down going to NZ

Ridersonthestorm33 · February 2016

Breakers got out to over $3 to just make the top four about 6 weeks ago after they lost several games in a row...now just one step from another final. Huge turnaround.

Portside · February 2016

Can Perth Wildcats win 2-0 in this series?

At $3.25 to win that is value.

Any thoughts?

Ridersonthestorm33 · February 2016

^^ That's the same as $1.35 tonight into $2.40 Cats winning the second game at Illawarra. That equals $3.24. Don't think the Cats would start as long as $2.40 in game two ?

worstpunteronearth · February 2016

Breakers were always going to turn it around after the Wayne Carey incident at the club got sorted. Relationships almost cost them a season.

PAUL · February 2016

Ridersonthestorm33 said:
^^ Don't think the Cats would start as long as $2.40 in game two?

With Lisch now out and the Wildcats 5-0 against the Hawks this year, now no chance. Currently $1.64 on TABtouch.

NZ into the final with a 91-78 win over Melbourne. NZ trying to win their fifth title in six years.

loose_goose · February 2016

Never underestimate Hawks at home, though back to Perth without Lisch very hard, but Wildcats are soft. NZ tough for whoever, but United wimped through finals, not good enough defence, showtime does not win you titles

Ridersonthestorm33 · February 2016

At the awards dinner the league announced 2 'All-NBL fives' teams...that's the best 10 selected from the 8 teams...could not find a place in either team for Cedric Jackson. Blimey.

loose_goose · February 2016

Wildcats hot faves at home, and Hawks have terrible record here, but will not right them off completely because Wildcats don't handle extreme pressure well. Looking forward to the game is it Saturday ?

Tivers · February 2016

Friday

G-Mac · February 2016

What sort of salary is Nate Jawai on? Whatever it is, he should have given back his match fee on Sunday. He looked disinterested and performed as such.

Tivers · February 2016

Back is f'd.
Should have left him in Perth rather than flying twice - for nothing as it turns out.

PAUL · February 2016

In the last 16 playoff deciders (game 3), 15 have been won by the home team. The away win was by Cairns Taipans against Townsville Crocs in 2011.

loose_goose · February 2016

Hawks shooting horrendous tonight never in it after quarter 1

PAUL · February 2016

Wildcats defense kept the Hawks to just 52 shots at goal tonight (19 less than Sunday). Not going to win many games with so few attempts, especially when they also only shot at 38% from the field.

Makes the third Grand Final series between NZ Breakers & Perth Wildcats in the past five years (2011-12, 2012-13 & 2015-16).

PAUL · March 2016

2nd Final (Breakers v Wildcats) is live on FOX & GEM at 2.30pm WST.

http://www.nbl.com.au/livestats/?matchid=269186&page=strip

In the 5 games played between the two teams this year, all 5 have been won by the home side. If that trend were to continue, the decider will be played at 2.30pm Sunday at Perth Arena.

Go Wildcats! [-O<

Tivers · March 2016

And I'll be there...............

https://www.facebook.com/thewestsport/videos/1286182024731841/

Tivers · March 2016

But prefer they just win tonight and get it over with.

PAUL · March 2016

Missed opportunity tonight as I don't think NZ played that well, just that the Wildcats didn't make the most of their chances. Also a couple of timely offensive rebounds from missed foul shots in the last 90 seconds worked in the Breakers favour. Both teams shot poorly from the field, Breakers 39%, Wildcats 35%.

PAUL · March 2016

Wildcats win the decider, 75-52.
Championship #7. <:-P

PAUL · March 2016

CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES
7 Perth Wildcats;
4 Adelaide 36ers, Melbourne Tigers, NZ Breakers;
3 Brisbane Bullets, Canberra Cannons, Sydney Kings;
2 North Melbourne Giants, South East Melbourne Magic, St Kilda Saints;
1 Illawarra Hawks, Launceston Casino City Tigers, South Melbourne Dragons, West Adelaide Bearcats.

Tivers · March 2016

Now let's go Back to Back !

loose_goose · March 2016

Breakers only hope was to get out in the lead by 10+ The home side with advantage always going to win this series with the brutal travel arrangements in such a small time frame NZ 3 7 hours flights in 5 days to Wildcats 2. Know how you feel yourself after that much flying in a smalltime frame and then throw in 3 basketball games. And the other fact, Wildcats far better team with depth

Tivers · March 2016

As soon as they recruited Jawai - I thought "by how far".
Piece of luck NZ knocking off MEL though.

G'day Punter!

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