36ers’ point to prove against Cats

The 36ers' Gary Ervin lays up in the game against the New Zealand Breakers at Adelaide Arena. Source: Daniel Kalisz / Getty Images

ADELAIDE's 24-point road loss last month to NBL leader Perth was an "aberration" the 36ers want to expunge on Friday at Adelaide Arena, according to Sixers captain Adam Gibson.

That match at Perth Arena, which led to both teams being fined suspended sentences of $5000 after being found guilty of breaching the code of conduct for their post-game melee, is still fresh in the 36ers' minds.

Adelaide coach Joey Wright and Perth second-assistant Adam Tatalovich both were reported for their post-match altercation, though later exonerated.

Perth import James Ennis also was found not guilty of attempting to strike Mitch Creek.

Ervin entertains the crowd by slam dunking in a game against the Townsville Crocodiles. Source: News Corp Australia

Asked what he thought of Perth, Gibson said: "It's a lovely city."

He was less enthusiastic about Adelaide's last performance there.

"We didn't play the way we normally play," he said.

"We were hesitant, we were passing up shots we'd normally take, then we'd take bad ones.

"Obviously, if things go the way we'd want, we'll both be in the finals so yes, we want a little revenge for the loss in Perth."

Gibson said practice on Monday, after Saturday's 102-70 rout of a depleted and tired Townsville, was light with no particular emphasis yet on the incoming Wildcats.

"Townsville was undermanned and it was tough on them to have to play Perth and Adelaide back-to-back," Gibson said.

Ervin ducks low when dribbling past a Crocodiles defender. Source: News Corp Australia

"But we had a chance to put them away and we did it.

"We feel we're playing well the past few games and we want to keep building on them."

Saturday's win saw Gary Ervin throw down his first dunk as a 36er — off a nice lob pass from Mitch Creek — and Luke Schenscher throw down three slams as Adelaide rampaged.

Gibson was his usual efficient self, hammering in Townsville's coffin nails in the last two plays before half-time, putting the 36ers 65-37 clear.

They led 90-47 during the third after a Rhys Carter triple and looked slick and focused.

Perth beat Townsville 81-69 on Friday and hits Adelaide Arena with a 2-1 season-series lead over the Sixers after wins at home and their first loss of the season here on November 22.

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