They're the hottest team in the NBL right now, but the Perth Wildcats insist they are taking nothing for granted heading into Friday night's clash with Adelaide at Perth Arena.
The Wildcats (8-3) sit in second spot on the table following three straight road wins - over Brisbane, Melbourne, and New Zealand.
NZ (9-3) are still on top of the table, but consecutive losses to the Wildcats and Bullets have left them looking a tad vulnerable.
Perth are attempting to win a third straight championship this season, and their spread of depth has left them well placed to achieve that feat.
Although Bryce Cotton and JP Tokoto are the star scoring acts, the likes of Damian Martin, Jesse Wagstaff, Lucas Walker, Angus Brandt, Jarrod Kenny, and Derek Cooke Jr. provide important depth.
Against the Breakers last week, Cotton was restricted to just seven points.
But Tokoto (25 points) and Wagstaff (19) stood tall to lift their side to a 89-73 victory on enemy territory - the club's first triumph in NZ since 2013.
"It's tough to win there," Wagstaff said.
"But at the end of the day it only counts as one win.
"Two weeks ago, we lost to them twice in one week. So you've got to keep it in perspective.
"We're a pretty deep squad. We don't need guys to go out there and score 40 each night.
"It's nice if they do. But we've got some pretty good depth.
"If three guys score 10 or more, it's pretty tough to guard."
Wagstaff was crucial against the Breakers, nailing four three pointers in the final term to help inspire the victory.
The 31-year-old downplayed his heroics, and said it was important for his team to continue their hot form against third-placed Adelaide (6-5) on Friday night.
Wagstaff was nursing a sore elbow at training on Monday, but said he'd be fine to take on the 36ers.
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