The Perth Wildcats’ form reversal has continued, with Nick Kay again playing a key role in their rebound from a horror stretch.
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The Tamworth export had 16 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as the Wildcats won their third straight match, in a 88-68 away defeat of the Sydney Kings on Sunday.
The win means Perth have returned to the top of the ladder.
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On Friday, Kay had 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in the Wildcats’ 100-81 home win over the 36ers.
On the back of that win, their second straight after losing seven of their previous eight games, the Wildcats were adamant they were back to their defensive best.
Wildcats captain Damian Martin, a six-times NBL defensive player, said the effort to keep the Adelaide 36ers to 81 points was their best for the season.
Perth coach Trevor Gleeson said the effort of the past two weeks was akin to what the side had won recent championships on the back of.
