Big night for Knight in gritty Perth win over Tasmania

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The Perth Wildcats have produced a strong second half to revive their season with a six-point victory over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Brandon Knight has made a welcome return from injury to help Perth snap a four-game NBL losing streak with a gritty 98-92 win over Tasmania.

The Wildcats had some problems when they trailed by nine early in the second quarter at Perth's RAC Arena on Thursday night and were outscored in both of the first two terms.

But they rallied impressively, outscoring the JackJumpers 26-16 in the third quarter before hanging tough in the fourth.

Knight, back from hamstring soreness, scored 23 points, while fellow imports Dylan Windler (21 points, 10 boards) and Kristian Doolittle (16) also impacted.

"When you create your own momentum, it's amazing how things turn out for you," Perth coach John Rillie said.

"The way we came out in the second half ... the result takes care of itself."

The JackJumpers fielded only seven players, with starting wing Nick Marshall (ankle) sidelined as the latest addition to their lengthy injury list.

Taran Armstrong top-scored for Tasmania with 20 points. Will Magnay had 19, Josh Bannan 18 and Dakota Mathias 17.

Knight and 40-year-old Jesse Wagstaff came off the bench to energise the Wildcats in a frenetic, up-and-down opening period.

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