The Breakers claimed the inaugural Ignite Cup and a $300,000 prize with a 111–107 victory on the Gold Coast.
The rivalry between the and the New Zealand Breakers reached a fever pitch in the 2025–26 NBL season, culminating in a series of high-stakes matchups that included regular-season thrillers and an inaugural cup final. Sun, Feb 22 Breakers won! A Season of Thrillers Adelaide vs New Zealand Breakers
Despite the gap in the final standings, the New Zealand Breakers proved to be one of the most dangerous opponents for Adelaide , as evidenced by their Ignite Cup victory and multiple down-to-the-wire regular-season finishes. The Breakers claimed the inaugural Ignite Cup and
The two teams met four times during the regular season and tournament play, with nearly every game decided by a handful of points: Adelaide vs New Zealand Breakers