The remainder of the NBL grand final series has been cancelled due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

The NBL made the announcement on Tuesday, bringing a premature end to the five-game series between the Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats.

The Wildcats led the series 2-1 and were favourites to clinch a second consecutive NBL title in Perth on Friday night.

The Kings did not want to travel back to Perth, according to the NBL, who confirmed the series had been cancelled in a statement.