Kings to carry Pink Hoops momentum into Wildcats clash

Fresh off an emphatic Pink Hoops victory over the New Zealand Breakers, the Sydney Kings will look to continue their finals charge this Sunday against the Perth Wildcats.

Two-time NBL champion Shaun Bruce explained how much confidence his Hoops Capital side took from the win - played in front of the NBL's biggest crowd (16,605) this season.

"It was great to see the crowd get involved with the pink shirts and to show support for Tiana [Mangakahia] and all the others in our Kings community who have suffered from breast cancer was really special," said Bruce.

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"[In terms of the win itself] it all started with getting stops defensively.

"Being able to play in transition is a big strength of ours and being able to do that more from our defensive was a big part of the win."

The Horsham product knows this Sunday presents an even greater challenge, with the Wildcats currently sitting in second place after rattling off four straight wins.

"They [Perth] are playing really well," King #209 said.

"Slowing down Bryce [Cotton] will be one thing but they are getting a lot of contributors.

"Just building on what we did Sunday, playing tough defence for the whole 40 minutes will put us in a good spot."

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With just six games remaining (including three at Qudos Bank Arena) before the post-season tips off, Bruce knows how important taking care of business on home court is.
 
"[Winning at home] is hugely important," said Bruce, who brought up his 300th NBL game the last time the Kings and Wildcats faced off.

"We want to secure a playoff spot and with the league as tight as it is, taking care of our home court is always important.

"The crowds have been great this season so looking forward to that continuing during our run home."

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