Didi Louzada in action during the Kings thrilling win over the Taipans.
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Ware was ablaze early and irresistible late on Saturday in smoking 40 points, the best haul of his outstanding career and the NBL s highest individual tally this season.
The superstar American point guard drained four three-pointers inside the first five minutes to spark the Kings 23-5 headstart and three treys in as many minutes in the fourth term to bail the hosts out of trouble, after they fell behind by six points. I m proud now but pretty angry at the time when we blew an 18-point lead, Sydney coach Adam Forde said.
Bryce Cotton produced another stellar clutch performance to continue Perth Wildcats stranglehold over arch-nemesis Sydney Kings with a tough 95-89 victory at RAC Arena.
The two-time defending champions trailed by two points at the last break on Thursday before the NBL s leading scorer and MVP Cotton scored 12 of his 22 points in a scintillating fourth quarter.
John Mooney continued his strong form with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Todd Blanchfield poured in 18 points.
Kings talisman Casper Ware scored 27 points and played tenacious defence to stymie Cotton for much of the physical contest until fouls limited his impact late, while Jarell Martin (25 points and 11 rebounds) battled hard.
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