LIVE: Taipans v Wildcats in deciding NBL semi finals match
Cairns Taipans are in Perth and ready to take on the Wildcats in the deciding Game III of their NBL semi final series. Follow the deciding game here >>>
Perth Wildcats have ended Cairns Taipans' season with a 93-82 win Game III of the NBL semi final series.
Nick Kay logged a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds and Terrico White top-scored with 26pts as they sealed a date with the Kings in the NBL Grand Final series.
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After being held scoreless in the first half Cameron Oliver eventually top-scored for the Taipans with 20pts, and grabbed eight rebounds in a busy evening.
Scott Machado finished with 19pts, five rebounds and six assists.
The win handed Perth a 2-1 series win.
A Bryce Cotton masterclass powered the Wildcats to the 108-107 overtime win in the first game, before the Taipans struck back 85-74 in Game II.
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Check out some live updates from the game below.
Originally published as LIVE: Taipans v Wildcats in deciding NBL semi finals match