Perth Wildcats guard Mitch Norton will miss the rest of the regular season after tearing his calf in the win over the Adelaide 36ers on Friday.

Norton was helped off the court in serious pain, later returning to the bench on crutches.

Scans at the weekend revealed a tear in his left calf muscle, ruling him out the four remaining games this home-and-away season.

He is likely to be a chance of returning in the play-offs depending on both his recovery and the Wildcats’ results.

Cats coach Trevor Gleeson praised Norton’s impact after the 36ers win.

“You don’t meet a guy that has that team-first mentality. It’s all selfless stuff for the team. He’s been great with it,” Gleeson said.