Bryce Cotton didn’t disappoint in his first game in Adelaide colours against his old side, the Perth Wildcats on Sunday.

The five-time NBL MVP topscored with 23 points, including seven from beyond the three-point line. He also had seven assists.

But it wasn’t enough to get the 36ers over the line at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

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Perth was disciplined in defence against its old champ, picking up a thrilling 94-87 win on the road.

New Wildcats recruit David Duke Jnr started on Cotton and coach John Rillie sent plenty of teammates to help him.

Collectively they kept the star away from the free throw line for the entire game, something no team h

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