Brisbane Bullets suffered a heavy 70-95 defeat to Sydney Kings in their last outing, extending their poor run to one win in their last 11 regular season games. Only Mitchell Norton (15 points, 1 rebound, 6 assists) and Tyrell Harrison (12 points, 7 rebounds) scored in double figures for the starting five. Sam McDaniel (18 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists) off the bench and Smith Milner (12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal) also contributed. Tyne Murray is doubtful due to injury, while Casii Plummer, Dakota Mathias, and Lamar Patterson remain sidelined. Perth Wildcats lost 84-95 to Adelaide in their previous game, with their form dipping to two wins in their last six regular season matches. Their three-point shooting was poor, at 18.5%, and the starting lineup's was even worse, at 11.8%. David Duke, who played only three minutes before injury, will miss the game, but likely, Rose Nance will return from illness. Brisbane's performance has not improved despite a coaching change, hampered by a lack of quality and numerous injuries. They have also made several changes to their foreign players. Their average points per game is just 72.7, even lower than the bottom-ranked Cairns. Perth Wildcats are three wins ahead of the seventh-placed New Zealand Breakers. Their four losses in the last six games have been against the top four teams in the standings. They have beaten Brisbane 86-62 away and Tasmania JackJumpers 94-85 away. In their two previous encounters this season, the away team won. The initial spread for Perth Wildcats in the earlier away game was 3.5, rising to 6.5. Despite the absence of David Duke, this game's initial spread is 7.5, higher than the previous match. The odds have remained relatively steady. Perth Wildcats' current form suggests they should be able to win against weaker teams, though their performance in tough games still needs improvement. In the last 15 regular season games, their initial spread has not resulted in consecutive losses. Perth Wildcats -6.5