JackJumpers Advance, Taipans v Wildcats Set

The Tasmania JackJumpers have punched their ticket to the Hungry Jack's NBL Playoffs, while the Cairns Taipans and Perth Wildcats will clash in the do-or-die Play-In Game.

The JackJumpers took down the Taipans 87-79 in tonight's Seeding Qualifier, while the Wildcats ended the South East Melbourne Phoenix's season with a 106-99 victory in the Play-In Qualifier.

The results mean the Taipans and Wildcats will meet to determine who plays the Sydney Kings in Series 2 of the Playoffs, while the New Zealand Breakers and Tasmania will clash in Series 1 of the Playoffs.

The Cairns v Perth do-or-die Play-In Game will take place on Sunday at the Cairns Convention Centre at 2pm AEDT, while Game 1 between the Breakers and JackJumpers will be 4pm AEDT at Spark Arena. Both games will be broadcast on ESPN via Kayo Freebies, 10 Peach and 10 Play.

The Playoffs are a best-of-three series, while the Championship Series is best-of-five.

An epic performance from Bryce Cotton led the Wildcats past the Phoenix, as the three-time MVP delivered a fourth quarter for the ages.

Cotton scored 20 of his 26 points in the final term, as Perth outscored South East Melbourne 41-23 in the last quarter to stun the John Cain Arena crowd.

Later in the night, Tasmania overcame the absence of floor general Josh Magette to defeat Cairns 87-79.

All-NBL First Team member Milton Doyle starred with 25 points and hit several clutch shots for the JackJumpers, while their trademark defence shut down the Taipans.

Full details of the Play-In tournament schedule are as follows: 

Play-In Game: Sunday 12 February
Cairns Taipans v Perth Wildcats, Cairns Convention Centre, 2:00pm AEDT
Live & free on ESPN via Kayo Freebies, 10 Peach & 10 play/Live on ESPN (NZ)
Ticketing information: Click here

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Full details of the Playoffs tournament schedule are as follows: 

NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS v TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS

Game 1: Sunday 12 February
New Zealand Breakers v Tasmania JackJumpers, Spark Arena, 4:00pm AEDT
Live & free on ESPN via Kayo Freebies, 10 Peach & 10 play/Live on SkySport (NZ)
Ticketing information: Click here

Game 2: Thursday 16 February
Tasmania JackJumpers v New Zealand Breakers, MyState Bank Arena, 7:30pm AEDT
Live & free on ESPN via Kayo Freebies/Live on SkySport (NZ)
Ticketing information: Click here

Game 3 (if required): Sunday 19 February
New Zealand Breakers v Tasmania JackJumpers, Spark Arena, 2:00pm AEDT
Live & free on ESPN via Kayo Freebies/Live on SkySport (NZ)
Ticketing information: TBC (if required)

SYDNEY KINGS v OPPONENT TBC

Game 1: Wednesday 15 February
Sydney Kings v opponent TBC, Qudos Bank Arena, 7:30pm AEDT
Live & free on ESPN via Kayo Freebies/Live on ESPN (NZ)
Ticketing information: Click here

Game 2: Friday 17 February
Opponent TBC v Sydney Kings, Venue TBC, Time TBC
Live & free on ESPN via Kayo Freebies/Live on ESPN (NZ)
Ticketing information: TBC

Game 3 (if required): Sunday 19 February
Sydney Kings v Opponent TBC, Qudos Bank Arena, 4:00pm AEDT
Live & free on ESPN via Kayo Freebies/Live on ESPN (NZ)
Ticketing information: Click here (if required)