Clashes between the two teams are always amongst the best and fiercest in the ANBL given that rivalry that has built over recent years, but that doesnt faze Breakers Head Coach Paul Henare, in fact he welcomes the occasion and sees it as a highlight of the season. The Wildcats have made some adjustments to their roster, gone is Nathan Jawai (Cairns) and Matt Knight (injured), robbing Perth of some of their inside presence while the high scoring Jermaine Beal is now with Brisbane. Henare says the Wildcats will be no less formidable though, and present a danger to his side across the floor. Tickets for that game are selling fast with a sellout a very real prospect as former Head Coach Dean Vickerman comes to town with one of the big spenders in the off-season, bringing with him a star studded roster under the leadership of new Head Coach Andrew Gaze. Perth Wildcats v SKYCITY BreakersPerth ArenaFriday 14 October11:30pm tip off NZTLive on SKY Sporthttp://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/ticketing/- This story has been automatically published using a media release from Basketball New Zealand

Source: New Zealand Herald October 13, 2016 03:11 UTC