JUST IN :NBL Delivered multiple explosive performances—including a 59-point outing and consistent 40+ point games late in the season .

NBL Delivered multiple explosive performances—including a 59-point outing and consistent 40+ point games late in the season .

In what will go down as one of the most electrifying performances in NBL history, Perth Wildcats’ superstar Bryce Cotton delivered a record-shattering 59-point masterclass, lighting up the scoreboard and solidifying his status as the league’s premier offensive force.

The performance, which came in a critical late-season clash against the Sydney Kings, saw Cotton connect on a blistering array of shots—draining 11 three-pointers, slashing to the rim, and calmly sinking free throws en route to his historic total. His 59 points marked the highest individual scoring game in modern NBL history, surpassing multiple decade-old benchmarks and sparking instant debate over where it ranks among the league’s all-time greatest nights.

Yet the 59-point performance wasn’t an isolated outburst. Cotton had been on a tear in the closing stages of the 2024–25 season, posting four consecutive 40+ point games, dragging the Wildcats into the playoffs and putting opposing defenses on notice. His run included a 44-point game against Melbourne United and a 47-point showing versus South East Melbourne Phoenix, showcasing a level of shot-making and stamina rarely seen on NBL hardwood.

Cotton’s dominance has once again elevated Perth’s championship hopes, with pundits and fans alike praising his leadership and late-game poise. Averaging over 28 points per game for the season and capturing his fifth NBL MVP award, Cotton’s campaign has become the benchmark for excellence in Australian professional basketball.

“This is not just about points,” said Wildcats head coach John Rillie. “It’s about impact. Bryce changes the entire geometry of the floor. Defenses bend, rotations collapse, and our team thrives around that gravity. He’s a once-in-a-generation scorer.”

With the playoffs looming and Perth riding the momentum of Cotton’s red-hot scoring surge, all eyes are now on the veteran guard as he chases another NBL title—and continues rewriting the league’s record books.