The Wolves face a must-win game against seventh-placed East Perth, which sits one place below them.
Joondalup rallied after losing the first quarter at Neils Hansen Basketball Stadium to score a 103-97 victory.
Captain Seb Salinas provided his regular standout game to lead the team in points (27), rebounds (10) and assists (8).
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