The Adelaide Lightning returns to the State Basketball Centre on Saturday night, chasing its first win of the WNBL27 season against last season's grand finalists, the Perth Lynx.
After showing promising signs against Sydney and reigning champions Townsville in the opening round, the Lightning is determined to put together a consistent four-quarter performance and secure its first victory of the new campaign.
Despite a 0–2 start, there have been plenty of positives for Adelaide's new-look squad.
Captain Steph Talbot made an impressive return to the court against Townsville, reminding fans why she remains one of the league's premier players, while Opals recruit Zitina Aokuso produced several exciting moments that brought the home crowd to its feet.
Rising star Tayla Brazel continued her impressive development, leading Adelaide's scoring against Townsville with 19 points, alongside three steals and three rebounds. American imports Shay Ciezki and Maddy Westbeld have also shown flashes of their talent as they continue to settle into the WNBL.
The Lightning will be looking to tighten up defensively after Townsville guard Abbey Ellis produced a remarkable 47-point performance on Tuesday night.
That challenge continues against Perth, with star guard Georgia Amoore firmly in Adelaide's sights following an impressive WNBA season with the Washington Mystics.
The Lynx will also welcome back former WNBL MVP and captain Anneli Maley, who returns to Australian basketball following her WNBA campaign with the New York Liberty.
Perth arrives in Adelaide undefeated after opening its season with a victory over reigning champions Townsville. Imports Haley Peters and Teonni Key combined for 33 points, while sharpshooter Steph Gorman connected on five three-pointers.
Adding another special storyline to Saturday night's clash, South Australian sisters Coco and Chloe Hodges will face each other professionally for the first time, having recently played alongside one another for the West Adelaide Bearcats.
With more than 1,500 passionate fans turning out for Tuesday night's home opener, the Lightning will be hoping for another electric atmosphere on Saturday as the team looks to reward its home supporters with a victory.
Fans can look forward to another exciting night of basketball, with the opportunity to see some of Australia's best Opals and WNBA talent up close.
Tickets are still available via Ticketek for Saturday night's blockbuster against the Perth Lynx at the State Basketball Centre, with tip-off at 6:30pm ACDT on Saturday, 24 October.
For those unable to attend, the action will be streamed live and free on 9Now, and on ESPN via Disney+.
