On January 1st at 16:30, the NBL kicks off the new year with a match-up between the Brisbane Bullets and the Perth Wildcats. The Brisbane Bullets, currently 9th with a record of 6 wins and 16 losses, are struggling with a 7-game losing streak. Following the season-ending injury to key player Prather, their offense has become less potent, conceding an average of 95.32 points per game. Their home win percentage stands at a mere 20%. The Perth Wildcats, holding 5th place with 11 wins and 10 losses, recently suffered a single defeat. Despite the absence of key player Duke due to an elbow injury, their inside game remains strong, thanks to the combination of Achuil and Hunsthol. The Wildcats boast a 63.6% win rate on the road. Looking at the statistics, the Brisbane Bullets' shooting accuracy during the preseason was 42.4%, but their three-point performance was less impressive at 31.2%. During the regular season, their field goal percentage improved to 45%, though their three-point shooting dipped slightly to 29.3%. In their last 10 games, the two-point shooting percentage slightly decreased to 41.8%, with three-point shooting also falling to 27.7%. Their rebounding has improved, averaging 36.4 rebounds in the last 10 games, alongside 16.7 assists, indicating good passing. However, their steals are limited to 6.3 per game, and their turnovers are high at 16.1 per game, suggesting potential defensive vulnerabilities. Brisbane +6.5