The Perth Wildcats lose a heavyweight clash with the Sydney Kings at the RAC Arena on Friday night

In an epic finish to their heavyweight match against the Sydney Kings, new Perth Wildcats recruit Elijah Pepper saw a three-point buzzer-beater attempt fall agonizingly short.

The Kings were already the title favorites, but nothing does more for a team’s stock than running the Wildcats into the jungle, as they did in an 87-88 win at the RAC Arena on Friday night.