Kevin Lisch etched his name into Perth Wildcats folklore with an amazing 29 points as the 'Cats beat the Wollongong Hawks 96-72 to become the 2009/10 NBL champions at Challenge Stadium on Friday night.
Lisch, the 23-year-old import guard in his first season of professional basketball out of St Louis University, put on an incredible display with 29 points that included five three-pointers and 13 late in the third quarter where the 'Cats went on a 14-0 run.
That saw the Wildcats win Game 3 of the Grand Final series by 24 points and create NBL history with a record fifth championship.
The other Perth triumphs came in 1990, 91, 95 and 2000, and they are now one title ahead of the Adelaide 36ers.
Lisch earned the Larry Sengstock Medal as Grand Final MVP for his games of 15, 11 and 29 points. His performance, along with point guard Damian Martin who had 17 points and three from long range, led the Wildcats to victory.
Stephen Weigh also added 13 points, likely rookie-of-the-year Jesse Wagstaff 10 and captain Shawn Redhage nine for the Wildcats.
Martin Cattalini scored six points and now becomes a four-time NBL championship winner after playing with Perth in 1995, and Adelaide in 98 and 99.
