Perth Wildcats seek revenge against rivals Adelaide NEXT LEVEL: Perth's Everard Bartlett has enjoyed a good run of form since the All-Star break. PERTH guard Everard Bartlett says he remains wary of a struggling Adelaide side as the Cats look to avenge their sole home loss this season. The 36ers crashed the party at Perth Arena's inaugural sporting fixture back in November, with the visitors executing the big plays down the stretch to leave the sellout crowd in shock. But the fortunes of the two sides have differed profoundly since then. Perth has won 11 of 13 following their Arena debut to all but seal a top-two spot, while the 36ers have plummeted to the foot of the table. Bartlett said the Wildcats were eager to avenge November's home loss when the sides clash at Perth Arena on Friday, but said he remained wary of a roster packed with talent. "That was our first home game, so it definitely hurts," Bartlett said. I know that they've had a couple of losses and are towards the bottom of the table now, but they're still a strong team. They've still got good players within their team. Having spent the second half of last season with the Sixers, Bartlett has seen both sides of the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. The combo guard said there was no question the intensity went up a notch when the long-time foes came up against one another. "When I was there last year, it was like a fire in their bellies just came out of nowhere when they played the Wildcats," he said. They took it to another level. It's almost like they take it personally. Perth was given an indication of the challenge it faces in trying to take out this year's title with a 17-point loss at New Zealand last Friday, though the Cats responded to thump Wollongong two days later. Bartlett was one of his side's key contributors with 11 points against the Hawks. The 26-year-old is enjoying his best patch of the season, having averaged almost 10 points per game off the bench since the All-Star break. "I've started to find my groove, and I've got the confidence that my teammates have in me and the coaching staff," he said. Having the shots falling always helps, but it's about having that aggressive mindset and I'll continue to work on it. Cam Tovey did not partake in training this morning and will miss a third straight game this weekend with a hip injury, while Matt Knight and Greg Hire were also on light duties today.