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Business as usual for the Breakers in their first taste of the NBL's new in-season tournament tonight against the Illawarra Hawks in Auckland

Business as usual for the Breakers in their first taste of the NBL's new in-season tournament tonight against the Illawarra Hawks in Auckland

8 October 2025

The Ignite Cup - which takes place each Wednesday - will see all teams play four extra games in their bid for a 300-thousand dollar prize, with results still contributing to the regular NBL standings.

Teams will pick up three points for a victory, while earning one point for each quarter they win.

However, Breakers coach Petteri Koponen insists there's no need for his team's mentality to change with the mini-tournament.

Tip off is at 7.30pm.

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