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Perth Wildcats have clinched a 75-73 victory over the New Zealand Breakers in a thrilling NBL grand final rematch at the Perth Arena.The reigning champions came from behind to secure the win and also had to defend feverishly for 14 seconds after Jarrod Kenny missed two free throws that could have claimed victory for the Wildcats a little earlier.Just like he did in game three of last seasons final play-off game, Casey Prather led scoring for the Cats with 29 points and was among scorers in the games final moments.After a slow start from the home side, Prather blew the game open at the start of the second period and helped Perth open up an 11-point lead at half-time.The two teams have shared the past seven NBL championships between them and took turns to dominate play.The loss extends New Zealands winless streak in Perth to five games but they kept the hosts to just eight points in an impressive third quarter, scoring 23 themselves, in an encouraging performance.But yet again, the reigning champions held on and found a way to win - having recoveed from a four-point deficit at the final change to avoid the loss.Perths next game is against Illawarra in Perth next Friday, while the Breakers will host Sydney on Thursday.Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson said his side needed to be more consistent.A couple of games we have had teams in a position we could make it really hard on teams to come back and we relaxed, Gleeson said.Tonight, in the third, we were sloppy with the ball. We had four turnovers in the first three minutes. The care-factor went down and then we hit threes and got lay ups and go energy. Its something we have to work on.Breakers coach Paul Henare pinned the loss on his sides disappointing second quarter.We dug ourselves a hole. We did a good job in getting out of that hole, but the damage was done in the second quarter, he said.(Prather) had a hell of a game and was a big part of what we planned for.Obviously 29 points is a lot more than what we would have liked.But the difference in that first half was Wagstaff was able to get lose and kept the scoreboard ticking over as well. Two guys that hurt us. Ray Allen Jersey . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. 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Both teams are coming off blowout losses -- the Pacers losing 120-83 to Golden State on Sunday, the Hawks falling at home to the New Orleans Pelicans, 112-94.We just didnt have it, Pacers coach Nate McMillan said. I just didnt feel like we could get up and play them. Our legs were gone and we just couldnt keep up with them.The good news for the Pacers is that they are 6-0 at home when Paul George plays. The bad news: Theyre 0-3 at home when he sits, and hes listed as questionable for this game while he works back from a sore ankle.Indiana is also battling other injuries. C.J. Miles is doubtful with a sore left knee, and starting center Myles Turner is questionable with an ankle injury.We have to keep scrapping, keep hustling, Thaddeus Young told the Indianapolis Star. Theres going to be times in the season where guys are going to go down. We all have to be ready.Jeff Teague will be playing against his former team for the first time. He spent the first seven seasons of his career in an Atlanta Hawks uniform. Teague is averaging 15.7 points and 6.4 assists in his first season as a Pacer.New Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder is averagiing 14.dddddddddddd5 points and 5.7 assists.After a 9-2 start to the season, the Hawks have lost three straight. Their latest loss was at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans, who were playing without Anthony Davis.They played well, forward Kent Bazemore said after the loss. They made some shots and passed the ball well. They played well as a unit, probably the best effort weve faced all year. I give them credit.During the three-game losing streak, the Hawks have failed to score 100 points, after reaching that mark in five of their previous six.Dwight Howard has averaged 18.4 points and 12 rebounds against Indiana in his career. The matchup down low with Myles Turner and/or Al Jefferson will be an important one.If Paul George plays, the Hawks will look to keep him in check, as they did a year ago. Last season, George averaged just 14.5 points per game against Atlanta, while shooting 31 percent. That was his lowest scoring average against any Eastern Conference team.This game figures to highlight defense. Coming into Tuesday, both teams were in the top four in steals and top eight in blocked shots in the NBA.These teams split the four-game season series last year, each winning both home games. ' ' '