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2012–13 NBL season | ||||||||||
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League | National Basketball League | |||||||||
Season | 2012–13 | |||||||||
Dates | 5 October 2012 – 12 April 2013 | |||||||||
Number of teams | 8 | |||||||||
TV partner(s) | Australia: New Zealand: Online: | |||||||||
Regular season | ||||||||||
Season champions | New Zealand Breakers | |||||||||
Season MVP | Cedric Jackson (New Zealand) | |||||||||
Finals | ||||||||||
Champions | New Zealand Breakers (3rd title) | |||||||||
Runners-up | Perth Wildcats | |||||||||
Semifinalists | Wollongong Hawks Sydney Kings | |||||||||
Finals MVP | Cedric Jackson (New Zealand) | |||||||||
Statistical leaders | ||||||||||
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The 2012–13 NBL season was the 35th season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of eight teams contested the league. The regular season was played between 5 October 2012 and 24 March 2013, followed by a post-season which involved the top four in April 2013. The schedule was announced on 4 June 2012.[1] The New Zealand Breakers successfully defended their 2011–12 title for a third consecutive championship.
Broadcast rights were held by free-to-air network Channel Ten and its digital sports sister station One, in the third year of a five-year deal, through to the 2014–15 season. In New Zealand, Sky Sport were the official league broadcaster, with a three-year exclusive deal being signed.[2]
Sponsorship included iiNet entering its third season as league naming rights sponsor and Spalding providing equipment including the official game ball.
The NBL All-Star Game was reintroduced to the fixture list after a four-year absence and was played on 22 December 2012 at the Adelaide Arena.[3]
The league reverted to an eight-team competition when Gold Coast Blaze withdrew on 18 July 2012. A new schedule was released on 25 July 2012.
Pre-season
Perth Wildcats pre-season
29 July 2012 | Perth Wildcats | 84–66 | Cairns Taipans | South Hedland Recreation Centre, South Hedland |
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2012 Cable Beach Invitational
26 September 2012 | Perth Wildcats | 62–54 | Singapore Slingers | Cable Beach, Broome |
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27 September 2012 | Perth Wildcats | 73–47 | Zhejiang Lions | Cable Beach, Broome |
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