Venue: Vector Arena, Auckland
Damian Martin is Perth's leading rebounder and is second in blocks. But after grabbing two boards in the first three minutes, Martin elevated for just three more the rest of the game after hurting his ankle, one being a crucial offensive board in the final 90 seconds.
In contrast, Wilkinson scored 10 points on jumpers against Nevill, beat Knight down the floor twice for lay-ups and scored twice on drives against the zone. Open shots dried up in the final quarter, however, and the Breakers failed to utilise Wilkinson in the post.
Alex Pledger picked up four fouls, three of which could have gone either way, but in his 11 minutes he scored three baskets diving to the hoop from the high post, while making all four of his free throws to be 15-of-16 in the playoffs.
In contrast, Cam Tovey and Greg Hire gave Perth 12 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and three turnovers. Odds are the team that gets the most assists and rebounds out of their "non-shooters” will prevail, while the Breakers need to get Vukona more low-post and pick-and-roll touches, à la Game 1.