Davis eager to keep winning

Adelaide import point guard Kendric Davis says his side will do everything in their power to get a second win in four days when the 36ers battle the Wildcats in Perth on Friday night.

The 36ers defeated current NBL25 league leaders Illawarra Hawks 91-88 at home on Monday night and Davis knows the equation for Adelaide to make the NBL top six.

“We are desperate for a win,” Davis said.

“We just want to get a win whatever way we can and keep our playoff chances alive.”

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Davis was electrifying against the Hawks with a near triple double of 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, combining for 51 points with Montrezl Harrell (26 points, nine rebounds).

“We complement each other, we are both dynamic,” Davis said.

“But it’s not just us two, we have Lat (Mayen) playing amazing defence for us, we got DJ (Vasiljevic) making big shots for us, Jarell (Martin) playing great, Isaac (Humphries) is huge for us.

“It’s more than just points for us, we have talent, it’s exciting.”

Davis said the key against the Wildcats, who have defeated the 36ers twice so far this season, is to stay locked in for the full 40 minutes.

“We just got to be consistent, that’s it,” Davis said.

“It’s all on us and I like our chances.”

PERTH WILDCATS vs ADELAIDE 36ERS
RAC Arena, Friday 9pm ACDT
Live on ESPN via Kayo Sports

OVERALL
Played 158, Adelaide 69, Perth 89

LIKELY STARTERS
Wildcats: Ben Henshall, Bryce Cotton, Dylan Windler, David Okwera, Iman Almansa.
36ers: Kendric Davis, DJ Vasiljevic, Lat Mayen, Montrezl Harrell, Isaac Humphries.

LAST FIVE MATCHES
Dec 28, 2024 – Wildcats 116 def 36ers 92 at AEC
Dec 8, 2024 – Wildcats 115 def 36ers 105 at AEC
Dec 28, 2023 – Wildcats 100 def 36ers 82 at AEC
Nov 4, 2023 – Wildcats 99 def 36ers 88 at RAC Arena
Oct 21, 2023 – 36ers 89 def Wildcats 78 at AEC

STATS THAT MATTER
- Adelaide has scored 90+ points in each of its past six games - longest streak since 2019-20.
- Adelaide ranks 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.5).
- Kendric Davis has scored 15+ points in 18 consecutive appearances - longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Jarell Martin has a career average of 2.1 three-pointers made per game against Perth - most against any opponent.
- Montrezl Harrell is one of only two qualified players ranked top 10 in the league for both points (20.3) and rebounds (8.9) per game this season.
- Kendric Davis ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.7) this season.
- Isaac Humphries is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game this season.
- Kendric Davis ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.3) this season.
- Montrezl Harrell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (12.6) this season.