PERTH Wildcats' quest for back-to-back titles is up in the air after the NBL cancelled the remaining grand final series games against Sydney Kings.
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Wildcats coach, Warrnambool export Trevor Gleeson, was just one win away from a fifth NBL championship in seven seasons with the club.
Game four was scheduled to be played behind closed doors on Friday in Perth at RAC Arena.
The Kings indicated today that they did not wish to proceed with the remainder of the series given the global uncertainty and effects surrounding COVID-19.
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NBL owner and executive chairman Larry Kestelman said the decision was made in the best interests of not only the players but also their desire to be with their families, especially given so many of them have family overseas.
Kestelman said a decision would be made on the series winner in the next two days with Perth currently leading 2-1.
"We acknowledge both teams for what has been a fantastic series and season," he said.
"Sydney was the only team to have gone through an entire NBL season on top of the ladder and Perth was leading the grand final series."
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Sean Hardeman
I'm a sports journalist for the Warrnambool Standard who covers a number of different sports across the south-west of Victoria. I enjoy watching cycling, surfing, football, soccer and Formula 1.
I'm a sports journalist for the Warrnambool Standard who covers a number of different sports across the south-west of Victoria. I enjoy watching cycling, surfing, football, soccer and Formula 1.
