Perth Wildcats vs New Zealand Breakers Verdict
Perth are 3-1 after playing their first four games at home and have already beaten New Zealand 97-93 at RAC Arena this season. But the Breakers have improved since that loss and can cover with a +3.5 start this time.
- Perth beat New Zealand by just four points at RAC Arena on 26th September.
- New Zealand lead the NBL in three-point percentage at 42.3%.
- Parker Jackson-Cartwright has made 4+ threes in four consecutive games.
- PJC attempted nine three-pointers in the previous meeting with Perth.
Head to Head
Perth lead the all-time series 53-37 and have now won six straight against New Zealand. The Wildcats have already beaten the Breakers twice in 2026, but both were competitive, including the 97-93 result at RAC Arena earlier this season when Perth recovered from an 11-point deficit.
Perth Wildcats Form
Perth have recovered brilliantly from their opening-night loss to South East Melbourne, winning three straight to move to 3-1.
Their latest was a 92-88 win over the Phoenix, with Kristian Doolittle producing 22 points, seven rebounds and eight assists while Elijah Pepper added 25 points.
The Wildcats are shooting 36.8% from three, second-best in the NBL, and have found ways to win despite their availability issues.
Lual-Acuil Jr is unlikely to return on Saturday due to his calf injury, while Perth are also taking a cautious approach with Knight after illness disrupted his arrival.
New Zealand Breakers Form
New Zealand have won consecutive games to improve to 3-2, including an impressive 88-72 road victory over Adelaide last time out.
The Breakers shot 13-of-26 from three against the 36ers, continuing a remarkable start from outside that has them shooting an NBL-best 42.3%.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright was outstanding in Adelaide with 27 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists.
Travel now becomes a major part of New Zealand's next stretch, but they have already shown they can compete at RAC Arena this season.
With +3.5 points available, another tight contest looks the better angle than asking the Breakers to win outright.