Thirty-Sixers Coach Mike Wells: 'Finals Loss Fuel for Future'

0:00Adelaide 36's coach Mike Wells is keeping spirits high after his team's heartbreaking in-bill finals lost to the Sydney Kings. They fell 113-101 in overtime during game 5, blowing a late lead in front of 18,589 fans at. Kudos Bank Arena. Sydney's Tim Sores tied it with seconds left, then X-6 or Kendrick Davis dominated extra time for their sixth title. The Sixers had a roller coaster series, dropping game 1 by 44 points, but bouncing back with home wins to force the decider. Still, Wells seized the big picture from a second season, where they topped the ladder much of the year and posted their best regular season win rate. Since 1999-2000, fans and players spelt the sting, but Wells highlighted the growth all around. Key recruits, Bryce Caden, snacked his sixth MVP and Flim Cameron earned most improved honors. They even reached the final of the league's new Ignite Cup, falling just short to New Zealand. Wells took over amidst some off-core drama after the club parted ways with the previous

1:03coach, and he transformed the culture. Center Isaac Humphrey stepped up big as a leader, helping shift the team's vibe with his experience and professionalism. With nearly the whole roster locked in for next season, only one import hitting free agency. The foundation feels solid. That final sting? Wells says his fuel for 2026-27, and the future looks plenty bright in this tough league. Still laid news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.